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New students, programs kick off fall quarter

UC Santa Cruz students are excited to start their college journey, despite the challenges created by a global pandemic that has reshaped society. Faculty and staff are ready to provide students with the best experience possible and the support to help them succeed.

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We are Slug Strong

We are Slug Strong

The health and well-being of our Banana Slug community comes first, and requires us all to do our part. Everyone in our community should be adopting Slug Strong habits that help to prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

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Giving Day raises $600K for worthy causes

Giving Day raises $600K for worthy causes

Despite being postponed because of the pandemic, the annual online giving event in support of student and faculty projects was a smashing success.

 10,000 online photos put Santa Cruz history on view

10,000 online photos put Santa Cruz history on view

The Santa Cruz County Historic Photograph Collection documents the years 1866 to 1995, and is viewable online through the University Library.

Researchers comb ashes for missing cremains

Researchers comb ashes for missing cremains

UC Santa Cruz archaeological researchers are among the volunteers searching fire rubble for relatives' cremains missing after wildfires.

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