2026
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Understanding how jellyfish eyes first form and regenerate to reveal paths for new human therapies
National Institutes of Health awards just over $2 million to UC Santa Cruz evolutionary biologist Aide Macias-Muñoz for a five-year study of the genetic mechanisms that lead to complex traits like eye regeneration
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Not a cheetah: Ancient DNA reveals the surprising Arctic life of extinct North American cat
New paleogenomics research reveals how the so-called American ‘cheetah’ adapted to harsh Arctic conditions by preying on fish
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Science Division launches five new centers to foster multidisciplinary research in areas of growing importance and interest
These centers debuted July 1 with five years of initial funding and will focus on marine genomics, geohazards, materials innovation, RNA science, and astrobiology.
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Isabel White brings student perspective to global academic integrity conversation
UC Santa Cruz student and Academic Integrity Office senior peer educator Isabel White presented to an international audience on “Co-owning Integrity Work with Students in the Age of AI,” reflecting the office’s focus on student voice, education, and peer support.
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Dining Services replaces GET App with Atrium Campus Connect
UCSC Dining has launched Atrium Campus Connect, replacing the GET App and offering a new way to access and manage Dining accounts.
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Parking and traffic impacts anticipated during move-in (Sept. 17 – 20)
Fall move-in will impact campus parking and traffic Sept. 17–20. The campus community should plan for alternate parking and road closures.
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Five UC Santa Cruz innovators nominated for inaugural UC Regents Innovation Awards
The campus’s nominees span innovations in climate adaptation, disease treatment, health and community development.
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Campus transitioning to new mobile parking payment vendor
All existing, publicly available ParkMobile spaces will transition to AMP by September 19, 2026.
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Leah Dowty: Championing student opportunities in marine and plant life
Longtime volunteer and supporter of UC Santa Cruz, Leah Dowty, recently made a planned gift in memory of her parents, Don and Margene Burgoyne, which will establish endowed funds in support of student internships at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and the Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
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Neerav Handa: Amplifying cancer research and student research opportunities
Neerav Handa, Senior Director of software development at Oracle, established the Manjusha Handa Memorial Scholarship in memory of his late wife, Manjusha Handa. The scholarship supports students pursuing cancer research at UC Santa Cruz.
