News & Announcements
Federal Loan Updates for 2026-2027
Significant changes to federal direct loans were recently enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). These changes will affect how graduate and professional students finance their education for the 2026-2027 academic year:
- Elimination of Direct Graduate PLUS Program
- Changes to loan limits and aggregate loan limits
- Proration of loans based in full-time or part-time enrollment
- Changes to Loan Repayment
If you have not borrowed a Federal Direct Loan in 2025-2026 but would like to, please contact our office: [email protected]
Osher WISE
Osher WISE (Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone) is a public education program that offers courses on integrative health topics that are current and compelling. Our programming provides an opportunity for community members to become active, informed participants in their own journey to health and well-being.
Spring 2026 Course: Your Body, Your Power: Science and Strategies in Women’s Health at Every Stage
Wednesdays, April 22 – May 13
6:00-7:30 pm PT
This four-week course offers a comprehensive exploration of women’s health transitions, from the onset of adolescence through the complexities of healthy aging. Led by esteemed academic and clinical experts from UCSF, this program bridges the gap between biomedicine and integrative practices like East Asian medicine and mind-body therapy. Participants will investigate critical topics, including reproductive resilience against environmental changes, evidence-based menopause management, and the neurological foundations of longevity. By examining the biological and environmental factors that shape each life stage, this course empowers individuals with actionable strategies to optimize overall health and vitality.