2017
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UC Santa Cruz faculty awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts
Two faculty members from the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division have each received $25,000 Art Works grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to support their latest documentary film projects.
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Astronomy grad students honored by International Astronomical Union
Caroline Morley and Morgan MacLeod are among the first winners of the IAU Ph.D. Prize in recognition of outstanding scientific achievement.
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First-generation stories: Headed to UCLA to continue cancer research
Our podcast catches up with new grad Hector Navarro, a first-generation college student who’s off to big things.
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Steck Award recipient seeks to solve atomic structure of human astrovirus
Edmundo Perez (College 10 ‘17, bioengineering) is being recognized for his work on how the human immune system blocks virus infection and disease.
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Knight Foundation funds project on breaking ‘filter bubbles’ in science journalism
The Science Communication Program will explore ways to broaden the reach of science journalism and improve civic discourse on science-related issues.
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Sweet emotion
Researching a book on America’s obsession with ice cream took alumna Amy Ettinger on some madcap adventures—and also led her to explore memories of her own life.
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Mountain lions fear humans, fleeing when they hear our voices, new study reveals
New research into the behavior of mountain lions indicates that they don’t like encountering humans any more than we like bumping into them on hiking trails.
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African leopards revealed: Study documents minute-to-minute behavior of elusive cats
The elusive behavior of the African leopard has been revealed in great detail for the first time as part of a sophisticated study that links the majestic cat’s caloric demands and its drive to kill.
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2017 Thumbs Up Awards
Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond to help the university? The UC Santa Cruz Staff Advisory Board is pleased to announce the 2017 Thumbs Up Awards.
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London’s Barbican Centre celebrates career of film professor B. Ruby Rich
The work of feminist writer, film critic, LGBT activist, and UC Santa Cruz professor of film and digital media B. Ruby Rich will be celebrated this week at the Barbican Centre in London.
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New graduates get their day in the sun at UC Santa Cruz
Spirits and graduation hats were soaring during this year’s commencement festivities on campus, drawing thousands of students and well-wishers in ceremonies throughout the weekend.
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Update — student found
Tejas Kaladi, UC Santa Cruz student reported missing yesterday, has been found and reunited with his family, thanks to assistance from the community.