February 2025 News Archive
- February 4, 2025
UC Santa Cruz alumna Gillian Welch wins Grammy for Best Folk Album
UC Santa Cruz alumna Gillian Welch (Porter ’90, fine arts) alongside her musical partner David Rawlings, clinched the Best Folk Album award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards
- February 4, 2025
UC Santa Cruz scientists slither into the history books with first complete genome of a banana slug
Not only is the banana slug the endearing mascot for UC Santa Cruz — making the project fitting for campus researchers — but the slugs’ unique slime was
- February 4, 2025
Campus comment period for the new International Travel Policy
The Division of Global Engagement proposes a new policy on International Travel and invites comments.
- February 4, 2025
Second annual Slow Fashion Week, Feb. 10-14
Slow Fashion Week is a new tradition for the Student Sustainability Advisor team in the Sustainability Office. Started last year by Student Sustainability Advisor Khalilah Hamid, Slow Fashion week encourages reducing clothing waste and taking a step back from the fast fashion industry among the student community.
- February 4, 2025
Updates on financial aid processing and our path forward
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office acknowledges this year’s processing delays and is making improvements for 2025-2026, including better communication and streamlined processing.
- February 3, 2025
Alo Slebir’s Maverick Move: UC Santa Cruz alum rides potential record-breaking 100-foot wave
UC Santa Cruz Alum Alo Slebir (College Nine ’23, legal studies) may have surfed the biggest wave
- February 3, 2025
New research and art instillation demonstrates the viability of using fog as a water source
In a state known for its droughts, where the southern half recently experienced devastating fires, understanding California’s natural water sources is more important than ever. Three University of
- February 3, 2025
Resources for undocumented members of our campus community
We write today to reaffirm our support and care for undocumented members of the UC Santa Cruz community.