2025
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These six documentaries are bringing social issues to light
An upcoming film screening shows the culmination of two years of work by six amazing filmmakers
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Section of Hagar Drive to be closed for maintenance from June 19 to Aug. 28
UC Santa Cruz will close a portion of Hagar Drive this summer to stabilize the ground and protect infrastructure.
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Q&A with Malin Pinsky: On ocean warming, moving fish, and why it all matters
Marine ecologist Malin Pinsky explains how record-breaking ocean warming is driving unprecedented shifts in marine life, disrupting ecosystems and economies, and challenging both science and policy to keep pace with rapid environmental change.
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Volunteer as a commencement ambassador
Ambassador roles over the weekend are designated to help usher guests to their seats, support accessibility accommodations, and more.
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Symposium Celebrates 25 Years of Genomics Breakthroughs
The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute celebrated the 25 year anniversary of the human genome draft sequence and UCSC Genome Browser with a symposium celebrating the future of genomics in medicine
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Anthropology professor emerita recognized for extraordinary continuing contributions to the university
Diane Gifford-Gonzalez, one the foremost authorities in zooarchaeology, recently received the Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award.
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Encouraging remote work during commencement and call for volunteers
Wherever it is operationally feasible, we encourage working from home. Some employees are needed on campus and are not able to perform their work remotely. Check with your manager or supervisor to discuss your options.
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James Webb telescope confirms cooling effects of Pluto’s haze
New study in Nature Astronomy affirms hypothesis made by UC Santa Cruz’s Xi Zhang in 2017
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2025 Campus Elections Results
The Dean of Students Office has announced the results of the 2025 campus elections, highlighting the highest voter turnout since 2019 and the passage of several key student-led initiatives. Newly elected student leaders will begin their terms in the 2025–26 academic year.
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For future teachers, state funding puts dreams within reach
A four-year grant is removing financial barriers and creating professional pathways for students in UC Santa Cruz’s Master of Arts in Education and Teaching Credential program.
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A new chapter begins: UCSC to celebrate decades of dedication at upcoming Welcome to Retirement event
Three decades of teaching literature, 20 years of campus dining excellence, and 15 years of user experience innovation—discover the stories behind three members of UCSC’s Retiring Class of 2025.
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Celebrating the Humanities at UC Santa Cruz
The inaugural UC Santa Cruz Celebrating The Humanities gathering at the Seymour Center made a powerful case for the relevance, impact, and career power of humanistic learning. The event drew over 300 people.