2026
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The frontier of brain science: AI and organoid research takes center stage in Silicon Valley
At a meeting of minds, researchers discussed a platform that could finally reveal the intimate workings of the human brain, and what happens if we succeed.
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Celebrating the Humanities at UC Santa Cruz
The annual Celebrating the Humanities gathering was more than just a way to recognize excellence across the division. This event, which filled the Merrill Cultural Center, was also a strong reminder of the relevance and career power of humanistic studies in an era of artificial intelligence.
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Encouraging remote work during commencement and last 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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UCSC team places second in Embedded Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition
The result showcases the campus’s excellence among the cybersecurity community.
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Ancient DNA offers hope for California’s critically endangered black abalone
UC Santa Cruz researchers have, for the first time, sequenced whole genomes from mollusk shells, unlocking 1,500 years of genetic history for a species on the brink
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UC Santa Cruz establishes new Veterinary Medicine pathway through agreement with University of Bristol
UC Santa Cruz has established its first formal pathway to veterinary school through a new agreement with the University of Bristol. The partnership creates a direct route for eligible graduates to earn an accredited veterinary medicine degree in the United Kingdom and pursue licensure in the United States.
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California Primary Election June 2 – Make a plan, avoid the wait, and vote early!
For the California elections on June 2, we highly encourage you to register to vote and vote early at the campus’s Voting Center open at Merrill Cultural Center starting Saturday, May 30, and through Election Day on Tuesday, June 2.
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After leading 10 years of growth, Alexander L. Wolf steps down as Dean of Baskin Engineering
Wolf guided the school through a period of major growth among students, faculty, and research funding
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From student, to alumna, to staff member: Tracy Murray reflects on the impact of giving
Tracy Murray (Porter ’94, feminist studies) is the corporate development and alumni career programs manager at UC Santa Cruz. Her giving directly reflects the programs she sees making an impact every day.
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Astrophysicist Stan Woosley awarded two of astronomy’s top prizes for seminal studies of supernovae
Longtime professor wins the 2026 Shaw Prize in Astronomy and the 2026 Gruber Cosmology Prize back to back