2026
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Ashesh Chattopadhyay wins Sloan Fellowship to build advanced AI for Earth-system modeling
Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics Ashesh Chattopadhyay will build AI models to project extreme Earth-system events.
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Recovery, reflection, and community: What’s new at The Cove
The Cove is expanding recovery and wellness offerings, providing inclusive, confidential meetings and peer support for students exploring sobriety, substance use, or overall well-being.
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Progress on Common Data Platform and InfoView transition
The Data Management team is currently finalizing the implementation plan for Sigma Computing.
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Dreaming big: AATAT to debut Dreamgirls
The African American Theater Arts Troupe will present Dreamgirls for its winter show.
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UC Santa Cruz celebrates Teaching Week 2026
This week is an opportunity for the entire campus to celebrate the many changes to the culture and practice of teaching and learning on our campus
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For 35 years, UCSC Adventure Rec has brought the Banff Mountain Film Festival to Santa Cruz — and opened the outdoors to students.
For 35 years, UCSC Adventure Recreation has hosted the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Santa Cruz, turning world-class adventure films into direct support for students. Ticket sales help reduce trip costs by up to 50%, expanding access to outdoor leadership and recreation. Join the community February 27, 28 and March 1, 2026 at the Rio…
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Slugs in Love 2026: Celebrating love stories from UCSC alumni
UC Santa Cruz alumni share their stories of how they found one another among the redwoods.
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Humanities graduates apply human-centered thinking in impactful careers
Across disciplines, they point to critical thinking, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and empathy as core strengths developed through humanities coursework.
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In Memoriam: Norvid Jenkins Roos, Professor Emeritus, Theatre Arts
Norvid Roos taught at UCSC from 1975-2003, helping establish the then new Theatre Arts Program which melded dance, drama and design.
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New study on avian malaria finds most of Hawaii’s birds contribute to deadly pathogen’s transmission
Research led by UC Santa Cruz finds that both non-native and native birds play a key role in the transmission of a disease that has contributed to the extinction of over a dozen species of Hawaii’s native birds
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MIKE to headline exclusive hip hop concert for UCSC students
New York–based rapper and producer MIKE will headline a student-only hip hop concert at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater on Saturday, March 7, as part of After Hours, a new event series designed to create more opportunities for student connection, creativity, and engagement. The concert marks the first live music event in the After Hours series…
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Science Division awards honor staff and faculty for outstanding work and dedication
Alyssa Danielli, department manager in astronomy and astrophysics, and Carrie Partch, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, are the respective recipients of the division’s 2024-25 Outstanding Staff and Faculty Awards