2026
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Investing in the future: UCSC retirees Edward and Miriam Landesman champion excellence in teaching and research
UC Santa Cruz retirees Ed and Miriam Landesman continue to support the university philanthropically, investing in areas close to their hearts like Cal Teach and the Emeriti Association, and expanding accessibility to excellence in teaching and research through the Landesman Lectures. Ed worked at UC Santa Cruz for 28 years before retiring in 1994, and…
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Mandatory training reminder
All UC Santa Cruz faculty and staff are required to complete mandatory trainings. Completion supports our shared values, Principles of Community, and responsibility to uphold UC policy, state law, and federal regulations.
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Land-based origins of life explored in UCSC-led special issue of ‘Astrobiology’
The scientists hypothesize that an entire landscape might be implicated in life’s beginning
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UCSC faculty receive Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Awards
The awards reflect a renewed systemwide investment in early-career faculty at a time of increasing pressure on research funding. In total, 54 faculty were selected.
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Updates to Major Events Policy
We are pleased to share updates to the final version of the policy, including adjusting the criteria for Non-Affiliates and other minor clarifications.
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Art, research, and Night at the Museum: The flourishing partnership between UC Santa Cruz Humanities and the Museum of Art and History
Over the past ten years, the Humanities Division and The Humanities Institute have had a unique and successful partnership with the Museum of Art and History, working closely on exhibitions, public programming, student fellowships, and research initiatives that connect the university with the broader Santa Cruz community.
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New employee housing opportunity: Seaside at Delaware interest list open
UC Santa Cruz Employee Housing is thrilled to announce its latest residential offering, Seaside at Delaware, and invites employees to join the interest list.
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Campus celebrates 40 years of Banana Slug mascot
An exhibit at McHenry Library chronicles the student-led effort to pick the Banana Slug as the mascot, while the Go Bananas! Carnival on the East Field event provides a chance to gather in community.
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Become a commencement ambassador
Ambassador roles over the weekend are designated to help usher guests to their seats, support accessibility accommodations, and more. Learn more about what is needed to make this event a success.
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Campus police officers, dispatchers recognized for lifesaving actions
Four UC Santa Cruz police officers and three dispatchers were honored on May 11 for their rapid response that saved the lives of two people in two incidents.
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Dear Slugs: Dean of Students Newsletter
Read the lastest installment of Dear Slugs, a newsletter from the Dean of Students.
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Go Bananas! Carnival: call for volunteers and participants
Help make the Go Bananas! Carnival unforgettable by volunteering, tabling, or showcasing your student business on May 30.