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Since opening in 1965, UC Santa Cruz has been accelerating on a remarkable trajectory of expanding educational access, promoting student success, and increasing its research impact.

Campus celebrates 60 years of leading change

UC Santa Cruz is preparing to mark six decades of educational excellence, groundbreaking teaching and research, and lasting accomplishments in 2025, while looking with anticipation toward an ascendant future.

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$20 million gift to support educational excellence

$20 million gift to support educational excellence

Richard Sabatte established a scholarship fund that will provide full four-year scholarships and living expenses for hundreds of students.

Return to the Redwoods 2024

Return to the Redwoods 2024

Alumni and their friends and families gathered at UC Santa Cruz from Aug. 16 to 18 for the second annual Return to the Redwoods.

Election forum series to empower students

Election forum series to empower students

Kicking off on Oct. 2, the 2024 U.S. Elections Forum Series is a six-part event series designed to foster open dialogue and engage students.

Investigating the genetic roots of autism

Investigating the genetic roots of autism

An award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine will support exploration of the genetic underpinnings of autism spectrum disorder.

Scientists search for galaxy-formation history

Scientists search for galaxy-formation history

Astronomer Puragra "Raja" GuhaThakurta will collaborate on a project to capture high-resolution images of nearby galaxies.

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