UC President Santa J. Ono's State of the University Address: People-Focused Transformation Under Way
UC President Santa Ono outlined the ways in which Creating Our Third Century is investing in faculty, staff and students during his State of the University Address on April 23.
Focusing on individual stories, President Ono also highlighted students, faculty and staff who are making UC so unique, innovative and great.
See the full transcript of the speech.
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