Author: Abby Butler
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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, and academically rigorous institution.
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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 climate crisis.
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Q&A with Malin Pinsky: On ocean warming, moving fish, and why it all matters
Marine ecologist Malin Pinsky explains how record-breaking ocean warming is driving unprecedented shifts in marine life, disrupting ecosystems and economies, and challenging both science and policy to keep pace with rapid environmental change.
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Forging new pathways in innovation
UC Santa Cruz has launched a chapter of the National Academy of Inventors, advancing its role as a national hub for impactful innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the real-world application of research.
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UC Santa Cruz drives statewide sustainable food transformation
The University of California, with UC Santa Cruz at the forefront, is making significant strides toward its goal of sourcing 25 percent of its food from sustainable sources by 2030 through the UC Global Climate Leadership Council’s Sustainable Food Sourcing Project.
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Deer fawning season alert
Please be aware that spring is the prime birthing season for a wide variety of campus wildlife, including deer.
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Global premiere of “Power in the Desert” illuminates the human side of the lithium boom
New documentary inspired by Professor Chris Benner’s co-authored book “Charging Forward” explores environmental justice across Argentina, Chile, and California.
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Procurement announces discount program at The Bagelry for university business
UCSC Procurement and The Bagelry, a beloved local favorite for bagels and spreads, have announced an exciting new contract pricing arrangement exclusively for UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty and staff.
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Accreditation assessment team for UC Santa Cruz Police Department invites public comment
A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators will examine all aspects of the University of California Santa Cruz Police Department (UCSC PD) policy and procedures, management, operation, and support services.
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DroneCamp 2025 offers comprehensive drone training for all experience levels this summer
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute’s CIDER Program invites you to the 2025 DroneCamp, a hands-on, five-day training event designed to teach you everything you need to know about using drones for mapping and field data collection.
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Notice of Campus Comment Period: UC Policy on High-Containment Research
The University of California, Office of the President invites comments on a proposed new Presidential Policy on High-Containment Research.
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April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions volunteers make in their communities.