December 2024 News Archive

Herbie Lee to serve as interim Dean of Social Sciences

Herbie Lee, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Statistics, will serve as interim Dean of Social Sciences, effective July 1, 2025.

A ‘remelting’ of lunar surface adds a wrinkle to mystery of Moon’s true age

In an "idea paper" published on December 18 in Nature, UC Santa Cruz Professor Francis Nimmo and his co-authors propose a "remelting" of the Moon's surface 4.35 billion

Scientists collaborate on immersive technology to address climate challenges

The UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR) and a team of scientists and science communicators at UC San Diego have developed an initiative focused on

Campus secures funding for innovative research projects addressing climate action and linguistic diversity

Two cutting-edge research projects led by the University of California, Santa Cruz have been awarded funding through the University of California’s Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI). This

Award-winning independent filmmaker Trinh T. Minh-ha visits UC Santa Cruz

On Friday December 6th, 2024, University of California, Santa Cruz welcomed to campus the internationally acclaimed independent filmmaker, music composer and scholar Trinh T. Minh-ha for a screening

Reflecting on our community climate

As the quarter comes to a close, we urge you to remember that we need each other to build a community of equity, inclusivity, and respect.

Three UCSC alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30

Alumna Marizza Delgado—Miss New York USA and data scientist—and alumni Aviv Elor and Ash Robbins —co-founders of Immergo Labs—were recognized in Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under

Gift of Bösendorfer grand pianos elevates music excellence at UC Santa Cruz

Two extraordinary Bösendorfer grand pianos have found their new home at UC Santa Cruz, thanks to the generosity of alumnus Ken Corday (Porter ’75, aesthetic studies/music). Corday, an

Employing Humanities: Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce

Launched just a year ago, the Employing Humanities initiative at the University of California, Santa Cruz is already transforming the lives of undergraduate students. The initiative was made

Mark Akeson elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

UC Santa Cruz Professor Emeritus of Biomolecular Engineering Mark Akeson has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of

Danza a la Rebeldía: Student-created mural unveiled at Baskin Visual Arts Center is a celebration of resilience

UCSC’s Art 139 course created a mural celebrating El Centro’s 30th anniversary, honoring the cultural resilience of Black, Indigenous, and Latiné communities through dance while fostering belonging and

Creative Technologies is a new major for a new age

Launched at the start of Fall quarter 2024, the University of California, Santa Cruz created a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary major in the Arts Division: Creative

UC Santa Cruz recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

The University of California, Santa Cruz has been named a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting, an honor awarded to 471 colleges and universities

Notice of Open Comment: Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on revisions to the Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential UC Presidential Policy.

Mangroves save $855 billion in flood protection globally, new study shows

Mangroves have been shown to provide $855 billion in flood protection services worldwide, according to a new study from the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa

UC Santa Cruz innovators recognized for impact at 2024 Santa Cruz Works Titans Awards

Two UC Santa Cruz faculty members, Richard (Ed) Green and Chris Benner, have been selected as awardees for the eighth annual Santa Cruz Works Titans

Genomics Institute faculty and staff help create non-profit to center Indigenous Knowledge while accelerating conservation genomics research

Several current and former UC Santa Cruz faculty and staff have joined with leading experts in the field of conservation genomics to launch Wise Ancestors, a non-profit centering

Extended open comment: Interim Conduct Regulations Policy

The campus has revised the INTERIM Conduct Regulations on Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) in response to a revision to the directive from President Drake. The changes are effective as of November 27, 2024, and clarify guidance regarding masking to conceal identity (section IV. 4.-5.).

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Professor Elliot Anderson named the inaugural director of the new AI lab for the Arts Division

The Arts Division’s new AI lab on campus, A4, has an inaugural director. Professor Elliot Anderson, who is also the chair of the Art Department, is using his

Magnetic tornadoes create Earth-size spots discovered at Jupiter's poles

While Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, a team of astronomers have discovered equally large spots at the planet’s north

UCSC Holiday Food & Fund Drive: Give What You Get

Each year, UC Santa Cruz participates in Second Harvest Food Bank’s Holiday Food and Fund Drive (HFFD).