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Why math and musical prodigy Tom Lehrer was so well-suited for young UC Santa Cruz
The uncomfortably famous satirical songwriter taught as a Cowell College fellow from 1972 to 2001
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New theories on dark matter’s origins point to ‘mirror world’ and universe’s edge
Two recent studies speculate a natural emergence of the mysterious substance, offering ‘self-contained and calculable scenarios’
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Drought’s limited effect on tropical-tree growth—but hotter planet threatens that resilience
Researchers worldwide contribute to largest collection of tropical tree-ring data to date
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Nuevos sensores de calidad del aire facilitan la toma de decisiones comunitarias en la región del Valle del Pájaro
Los sensores recién implementados llenarán vacíos importantes en la red de monitoreo de la calidad del aire del área.
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Artificial biosensor can better measure the body’s main stress hormone
This research paves the way for point-of-care cortisol testing and diagnoses.
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UCSC alumnus featured in latest episode of “Leguizamo Does America” on MSNBC and Peacock
Dr. Rafael Enrique Delgadillo (Ph.D. ’24, Latin American and Latino Studies) is featured in the latest episode of Leguizamo Does America on MSNBC and Peacock.
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New air quality sensors enable community decision-making in Pajaro Valley region
Newly deployed sensors will fill in significant gaps in the area’s air quality monitoring network
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UC Santa Cruz students discover sunflower sea stars keep kelp-hungry urchins at bay
Presence of well-armed predator may be one way to help decimated kelp forests recover
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Una nueva investigación muestra cómo el estatus migratorio puede convertirse en una sentencia de muerte durante una crisis de salud pública
Un estudio que analizó las muertes por COVID-19 en California encontró que los inmigrantes que eran potencialmente indocumentados experimentaron un exceso de mortalidad relativa mucho mayor durante la pandemia, lo que revela fallas tanto en la salud pública como en…
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New research shows how immigration status can become a death sentence during public health crisis
A study looking back on COVID-19 deaths in California found that immigrants who were potentially undocumented experienced much higher relative excess mortality during the pandemic, revealing failures in both public health and immigration policy.
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Celebrating innovative and creative teaching
Since 1996, the Academic Senate’s Committee on Teaching (COT) in collaboration with the chancellor has been recognizing and celebrating instructors for their Excellence in Teaching.
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Center for Coastal Climate Resilience Fellows bridge disciplines to build resilient communities
In part two of our series highlighting CCCR fellows, we spoke with fellows who use their unique cross-disciplinary backgrounds to advance climate resilience.
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Upasna Sharma wins McKnight Foundation neurobiology award to study how paternal stress impacts offspring health
Just four research projects nationwide won the 2025 award
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UC Santa Cruz partners with UC Davis to launch new Central Coast medical program
The establishment of the UC Programs in Medical Education Central Coast (PRIME Central Coast), made possible by $1.5 million in new seed funding from the state, aims to enroll an inaugural cohort of medical students on the Central Coast by…
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This year’s Dickens Universe will explore a neglected Victorian melodrama
This summer’s edition of The Dickens Universe – a unique cultural event that brings together scholars, teachers, students, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity – will give Dickens admirers a…
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UC Santa Cruz earns high marks in Princeton Review rankings
UC Santa Cruz has been named one of the nation’s top universities by The Princeton Review for 2025, earning national recognition for its exceptional financial aid, strong value, sustainability leadership, and stunning campus—affirming its reputation as a student-centered, socially conscious,…
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Here’s how we help an iconic California fish survive the gauntlet of today’s highly modified waterways
New ‘facilitated migration’ framework gives water managers a playbook for getting more juvenile Chinook salmon from the Central Valley to the sea
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New software promises to make precision genome editing with CRISPR accessible to more researchers
Integration into widely used UCSC Genome Browser makes tool available to entire life-sciences community
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Art, activism, and ecosexuality converge in Beth Stephens’ new film, Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency, the latest film by UC Santa Cruz professor Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle, premiered at Frameline 49, blending queer sexuality, environmental activism, and performance art to explore our intimate relationship with fire and the…
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Alumna wins first season of ‘Yes, Chef!’ on Peacock
UC Santa Cruz alumna Emily Brubaker won the first season of ‘Yes, Chef!’ against 11 other professional chefs.
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Eric Palkovacs appointed new director of Institute of Marine Sciences
The professor of ecology and evolutionary biology is also UC Santa Cruz’s associate vice chancellor for research and director of the Fisheries Collaborative Program
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Games promote preparedness and build community resilience to wildfire
UC Santa Cruz game makers invite users to test their safety instincts before disaster strikes
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State assemblymember honors The Humanities Institute
The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz celebrated its 25th anniversary with a lively Night at the Museum event at the MAH, featuring speculative fiction projects, public scholarship, and a special commendation from State Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.
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Curing the incurable: Alumni-founded biotech firm partners with global immunology company
The research collaboration opens up treatment possibilities for diseases in areas like oncology, cardiometabolic disorders, and autoimmune conditions.
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Can oil extraction fuel sustainable development in Guyana? Beware the resource curse.
Environmental studies and Latin American and Latino studies major Chris Mathura won the dean’s award for his research examining early impacts of oil drilling off the coast of Guyana in South America.
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UC Santa Cruz alumni at the forefront of alopecia research and advocacy
Alumni Nicole Friedland (Merrill ’89, community studies) and Brett King (Crown ’92, chemistry) both spoke at the National Alopecia Areata 40th Annual Conference this June.
