2025
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Facing the storm: UC Santa Cruz researchers model a new line of coastal defense
Buffering aging levees with sloping wetlands reduces flood risk while establishing beneficial ecosystems.
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Building bridges through digital humanities: UC Santa Cruz project reframes Sikh studies for the 21st Century
The research initiative Sikhs in the 21st Century: Remembering the Past, Engaging the Future aims to reshape how a religious tradition is studied, taught, and understood.
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Phil Chan is breaking down Asian stereotypes one ballet at a time
In a recent talk the choreographer broke down Orientalism and its depictions on stage
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Applying the science of social impact
UC Santa Cruz alumna Jennifer Rigney uses her Ph.D. in Psychology to support mission-based organizations in making effective, data-based decisions about their programs. She has helped advance the ocean conservation goals of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and now supports early childhood development as the director of evaluation and learning for First Five Monterey County.
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Following Late Pleistocene horse migration toward our sustainable future
Cutting-edge UC Santa Cruz Paleogenomics Lab was key to genetically tracing mass movements long ago
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Molecular observations by UC Santa Cruz scientists demystify parasitic mind control
Using brain mapping, genetic engineering and machine learning, scientists reveal how parasitic bacteria take over fruit fly brains.
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Saritaan: Preserving Filipino migration stories across oceans and generations
A new UC Santa Cruz initiative called Saritaan—meaning “to talk story” in Ilokano—is preserving the untold migration stories of Filipino families.
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The ripple effect of small earthquakes near major faults
Minor quakes can disrupt natural tectonic patterns deep underground and change stress landscape, new study finds
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The future of science
A generous gift from the Mayfield Fund is transforming undergraduate research and mentorship opportunities at UC Santa Cruz, creating a powerful chain reaction of scientific mentorship across disciplines.
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Police Department encourages safety after large cache of nitrous oxide found in campus woods
To maintain a safe and supportive campus environment, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department is raising awareness about the potential dangers of nitrous oxide when used as a recreational drug.
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Spring 2025 Campus Elections: There’s Still Time to Make Your Voice Heard
The Spring 2025 Campus Elections at UC Santa Cruz are underway, and students still have time to cast their votes before the election closes on Friday, May 16 at 11:59 p.m.
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Highlights from Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025 brought nearly 400 UC Santa Cruz alumni, faculty, staff, and friends back to campus for a joyful celebration filled with meaningful conversations, milestone reunions, and lasting memories.