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August 2024 News Archive

September 7, 2024
Power restored to campus
Power has been restored to all areas of the residential campus, following a planned outage for maintenance and repairs to an electrical substation.
August 30, 2024
Researchers to investigate genetic roots of autism, look for new treatments
A new award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine will support a team of UC Santa Cruz researchers in exploring the genetic underpinnings of autism spectrum
August 30, 2024
Getoor wins major data mining award
Lise Getoor, UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, was honored with the ACM SIGKDD Innovation
August 29, 2024
Genomics Institute researcher Melissa Cline to lead efforts to facilitate diagnosis of genetic diseases
Genomics Institute associate research scientist Melissa Cline will serve as the co-lead of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health’s Genomic Knowledge Standards Work
August 29, 2024
Scientists to study nearby galaxies for galactic-formation history, dark matter
At approximately 100,000 light years in diameter, the Milky Way's vastness and the broader, ever-changing dynamics of the cosmos defy any attempt to fully understand our home galaxy
August 28, 2024
Math professor awarded fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study
Kasia Jankiewicz, assistant math professor at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in its School of Mathematics for the
August 27, 2024
UC Santa Cruz professor honored by American Chemical Society for natural-products discovery
Phil Crews, distinguished research professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is being honored by the American Chemical Society for outstanding work in the analysis, structural elucidation, and chemical synthesis
August 27, 2024
A special look into art exhibition Seeing through Stone
For First Friday this September 6, Director and Chief Curator, Dr. Rachel Nelson will give a special curator-led walk-through of the major Visualizing Abolition exhibition, Seeing through Stone,
August 26, 2024
Distinguished Arts and History of Consciousness Professor Sir Isaac Julien elected as a Fellow of the British Academy
Sir Isaac Julien, University of California, Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of the Arts and Humanities, has been named a Fellow of the British Academy, joining a prestigious group
August 23, 2024
Smith Society celebrates 25 years
Founded in 1999, the Smith Society is a vital community that provides scholarships, mentorship, and a familial support network for students from disadvantaged or non-traditional homes. Now celebrating
August 23, 2024
Mapping the mind
Ph.D student Asia Anderson focuses on the development of brain machine interfaces to model and study the development of the human brain, specifically those with neurodegenerative disorders.
August 21, 2024
Humanizing every client
One year after graduation, Guneet Hora (College Nine ’23, intensive psychology, legal studies) works as a paralegal at the Office of the Federal Public Defender in the
August 21, 2024
Launching success
Miguel Tamayo (College Nine ’23, computer engineering) interned with the Aerospace Corporation during all of his college years. Now, he works with the renowned company full-time as a
August 21, 2024
A passion for change
One year after graduation, Nailah Smith (Stevenson ’23, cognitive science) works in the African American Studies and Chicana and Chicano Studies Departments at San José State University and
August 21, 2024
From Santa Cruz to Johns Hopkins
A year after graduating UCSC, Ozzy Bagno (Cowell ’23, molecular, cellular and developmental biology) is pursuing his Ph.D. at one of the top medical schools in the
August 21, 2024
Breaking barriers and breaking news
One year after graduating from UCSC, Ryan Loyola (Stevenson ’23, politics) is a news assistant and fill-in assignment editor at ABC7 Los Angeles where he reports on
August 21, 2024
Genomics at heart
Sarah Xia (College Nine ’23, biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics) found her passion for genomics at UC Santa Cruz. Now, a year after earning her B.S. in biomolecular engineering
August 21, 2024
Stepping onto the global stage
One year after graduating from UCSC, Samantha Moore (Merrill ’23, politics) recently completed an M.A. in International Relations at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations.
August 21, 2024
Accounting ambitions
One year after graduation, Yehan Weerasuriya works at PwC as a consultant and associate in the Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory
August 21, 2024
Fighting for rights through education and advocacy
One year after graduation, Vann Jones (Merrill ’23, feminist studies and the history of art and visual culture) works as a freelancer and activist.
August 20, 2024
Building community, empowering students
UCSC parent Kayleen Maya brings families together to create care packages, offering students support and a sense of
August 20, 2024
Bear DNA study to measure impact of conservation actions on genetic diversity
The National Science Foundation will fund research at UC Santa Cruz that will examine the DNA of brown bears in the lower 48 states, where the iconic beast’s
August 20, 2024
New UC Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Innovation Transfer
Effective July 1, 2024, UC adopted the Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Innovation Transfer (pdf) to establish the University’s ownership of intellectual property, facilitate legal protection under applicable intellectual property laws, promote innovation transfer, and commit to an equitable distribution of intellectual property commercialization income.
August 20, 2024
Update on campus budget
An update on our fiscal year 2025 budget and our continued work to address our structural deficit in core funds.
August 19, 2024
Guiding generosity
Lora Hollingsworth, Executive Director of Gift Planning , helps donors craft their philanthropic legacies
August 19, 2024
Cowell College’s personal finance class is shaping financial education across the UC
At UC Santa Cruz's Cowell College, a remarkable course is setting new standards in financial education. COWL 52 - Personal Finance and Investing, a 5-unit asynchronous online class,
August 16, 2024
Help welcome our students to campus: Volunteer for Fall Move-In
Laura Arroyo, the new Associate Vice Chancellor for Colleges, Housing and Educational Services at UC Santa Cruz, invites volunteers to help welcome 5,700 new students during Fall move-in.
August 15, 2024
Courtesy notice regarding annual systemwide payroll disclosure
As part of the university’s commitment to transparency and public accountability, including the way it compensates faculty and staff, UC is conducting its annual disclosure of systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2023.
August 14, 2024
Singing from memory unlocks a surprisingly common musical superpower
UC Santa Cruz psychologists studied “earworms,” the types of songs that get stuck in your head and play automatically on a loop, to show that highly accurate pitch
August 14, 2024
Tech industry leader and UC Santa Cruz alumna Susan Wojcicki dies at 56
Susan Wojcicki, a visionary tech executive and former CEO of YouTube, passed away August 9, 2024, at the age of 56.
August 14, 2024
New internship program gives high school students a hands-on education in art
A first for high school students in Santa Cruz County, the Institute for Arts & Sciences just wrapped up its inaugural youth program, Art For All. Funded
August 14, 2024
Dan Costa to accept Monterey Bay marine sanctuary award with lecture on September 25
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary will present its Ed Ricketts Memorial Award to Dan Costa, distinguished professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and former director of UC
August 13, 2024
UC Santa Cruz hosts HSRU Alliance conference to support Hispanic women in physical sciences and engineering
UC Santa Cruz hosted graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff from HSRU member institutions for a conference focused on supporting the success of Hispanic women in academic
August 13, 2024
UCSC alumni awarded large NSF grant to grow virtual reality physical rehabilitation startup Immergo Labs
The National Science Foundation awarded three Baskin Engineering alumni with a $1,000,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant to support the research and development of an extended reality platform
August 10, 2024
Death of Susan Wojcicki
I am deeply saddened to hear of Susan Wojcicki's passing. She was a vibrant light in this world and an inspiration to me and countless others.
August 9, 2024
Annual event at Lick Observatory links modern astronomy to native perspectives
In collaboration with the UC Santa Cruz American Indian Resource Center, the University of California Observatories (UCO) recently hosted the second annual Native Star Stories Night at Lick
August 9, 2024
Dickens Universe 2024: A Spirited Celebration of Great Expectations
This summer, Charles Dickens readers converged on campus for the 43rd annual Dickens Universe, where a shared familiarity with Great Expectations added a sense of kinship and intimacy
August 9, 2024
Endangered Santa Cruz salamander featured in National Geographic photo project
National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore visited the Coastal Science Campus to take pictures of the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander, one of many endangered species that UC
August 8, 2024
Notice of open comment, UC policy on White Bagging and Brown Bagging Medications
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the final review revisions to the Presidential Policy Use of Externally Supplied Medications in UC Outpatient and Clinic Settings.
August 7, 2024
Preparing California’s agricultural lands for climate change
Two UC Santa Cruz researchers won a total of more than $1.5 million in federal funding for their research that's helping to create sustainable "agroecosystems" in response to
August 7, 2024
Fall 2024 exhibition highlights at UCSC’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences
The Institute of the Arts and Sciences (IAS) is pleased to announce exhibitions and events for Fall 2024, including the multi-sited exhibition Seeing through Stone, performances by sound
August 6, 2024
Investigation concludes in fatal bus crash
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department has concluded its investigation of the Dec. 12, 2023, bus crash that resulted in the death of TAPS driver Dan Stevenson and moderate to severe injuries to the five students on board.
August 6, 2024
Orientation program joining the Division of Student Affairs and Success
Effective September 30, 2024, UCSC’s Orientation program will transition to the Division of Student Affairs and Success.
August 6, 2024
Campus update on new shuttles, maintenance program
UC Santa Cruz is continuing to move forward with its planned modernization campus shuttles. In the 2023-24 academic year, we added four newer diesel shuttles to our fleet and expect to have additional 12 replacement shuttles before the end of 2024. That will enable us to retire all the shuttles from 1993 at the end of the year.
August 6, 2024
Investigation into fatal bus crash concludes
Investigators concluded there was no evidence of any pre-existing mechanical conditions or failures of the bus that would have contributed to the crash or any direct evidence of any distraction.
August 6, 2024
Latest Budget Update
As we prepare for the fall quarter, we will be providing additional updates on our budget situation, both directly to the campus and through unit leaders.
August 5, 2024
Exploring new research frontiers with top Indian universities through joint symposium
From July 14–17, UC Santa Cruz hosted a joint research symposium with IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur on AI, ML, and Cybersecurity. The event highlighted advanced research and
August 5, 2024
Fisheries Collaborative staff honored for excellence and impactful work
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is honoring multiple employees of UC Santa Cruz's Fisheries Collaborative Program for their contributions as members of NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science
August 2, 2024
Campus community urged to take precautions amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in California, the campus community is urged to take precautions to prevent the spread of illness and promote a health campus.
August 1, 2024
New research led by UC Santa Cruz fellow outlines framework for mainstreaming nature in U.S. federal policy
Our communities must combat climate change and nature loss, and prepare more for changing climates. A groundbreaking research paper led by Heather Tallis (M.S. '99, marine sciences), a
August 1, 2024
UC Santa Cruz alumnus named semi-finalist in Student Academy Awards
Despite having only graduated last June, John Ortiz (M.F.A. ‘24, Social Documentation) is already finding success in the film industry. His documentary, Jerhy, is in the running for