Mark Yudof lauched his new job as UC's president on June 16. The former chancellor of the University of Texas system, Yudof was hired this spring to replace former UC president Bob Dynes. Upon assuming office Monday, Yudof issued a statement: "I can think of no more exciting place to be in American higher education," he said. "You can be very proud of the institution you have helped to build."

For more information about Yudof's background and his arrival in the UC system, visit www.ucop.edu.

Also on Monday, Wyatt "Rory" Hume, UC's provost and executive vice president for academic and health affairs, announced that he will be stepping down from his position in September. In addition to his responsibilities as provost, Hume had been serving as chief operating officer for the university during the presidential transition.