2010
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Newly discovered planet may be first truly habitable exoplanet
A team of planet hunters has announced the discovery of an Earth-sized planet orbiting a nearby star at a distance that places it squarely in the middle of the star’s “habitable zone.”
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A proud day for UC Santa Cruz
We are thrilled to share some breaking news with you about research led by UC Santa Cruz astronomer Steven Vogt.
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UC Santa Cruz doctoral programs earn high marks in national review
Five doctoral programs at the University of California, Santa Cruz earned high marks in a report issued today (Tuesday, September 28) by the National Research Council (NRC).
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UCSC research and activities receive widespread news coverage
Research and activities of UC Santa Cruz professors and students generated a great deal of media coverage as the summer came to a close.
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Results of National Research Council’s survey of doctoral programs
The National Research Council’s long-awaited survey of doctoral programs has finally been released.
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Award-winning UCSC alumna gaining recognition for second novel
In 2007, UC Santa Cruz alumna Reyna Grande (creative writing/film & video ’99) received an American Book award for her debut novel, Across a Hundred Mountains.Her sophomore novel, Dancing with Butterflies–a story of four women in a Los Angeles-based folklorico group–has been steadily garnering acclaim.
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Fall Quarter greetings
Fall Quarter is off to a great start, writes Chancellor Blumenthal.
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New shark pool marks Seymour Center’s 10th anniversary on Sunday, October 10
The Seymour Center at UCSC’s Long Marine Laboratory will mark its 10th anniversary with a public celebration on Sunday, October 10, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
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Donors dramatically increase giving to undergraduate student support
Private donors to UC Santa Cruz increased their giving to undergraduate student support by 39 percent last fiscal year, bolstering scholarships and other financial aid at a time when many students and families are struggling.
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On-Campus Photography Contest
The Chancellor’s Office is holding a photography contest to choose a photograph of the UC Santa Cruz campus, taken by a member of the UCSC community, to use as the front cover of its season’s greeting card.
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UCSC names new Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Philanthropy
Jeffrey J. Shilling, former chief development officer for Stanford University’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation, has been named associate vice chancellor for strategic philanthropy at UC Santa Cruz.
