Author: Haneen Zain
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Slug Summer Send-Offs welcome new UC Santa Cruz students
The Slug Summer Send-Off Series, hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association, helps incoming students and their families feel welcomed, supported, and connected before they arrive on campus.
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Saúl Ordaz reflects on wide-ranging experiences ahead of graduation
With numerous organizational leadership experiences under his belt, UC Santa Cruz student Saúl Ordaz is ready to tackle life beyond the redwoods
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Almost Alumni Celebration welcomes class of 2025 to growing alumni network
The event served as both a festive kickoff to commencement weekend and a joyful transition from student life to the next chapter as proud UC Santa Cruz alumni.
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Inside Spring Give 2025
Spring Give brought together 94 project teams and the broader UC Santa Cruz community for 11 days of collective support for student success.
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Inaugural night market celebrates AAPI and SWANA heritage
The Asian American, Pacific Islander, Southwest Asia and North African (AA/PI/SWANA) Heritage Night Market created a vibrant, welcoming space for all students to celebrate culture, connect with community, and showcase diverse talents.
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Highlights from Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025 brought nearly 400 UC Santa Cruz alumni, faculty, staff, and friends back to campus for a joyful celebration filled with meaningful conversations, milestone reunions, and lasting memories.
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Stories in the sky: UC Santa Cruz student connects cultural tradition through the stars
Piramon Kumnurdmanee amplifies inclusivity in astronomy, showcasing indigenous stories and practices on her self-produced website, Culture in the Cosmos.
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Recounting the history of UCSC and Oakes College: Wisdom Cole and J. Herman Blake in conversation
UCSC alumni gathered virtually as Wisdom Cole and J. Herman Blake reflected on the university’s founding values, the legacy of Oakes College, and the power of community and inclusion
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The Science Division announces recipients of Distinguished Alumni Awards
Gabriel Filippelli, Aradhna Tripati, and Seath Brook Ahrens are this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for the Science Division
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Early staff member Nancy Pascal fuels student opportunities
Nancy Pascal has remained a dedicated supporter of the campus, giving back philanthropically to scholarships and programs that reflect her lifelong connection to the university
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A portrait of gratitude: Alumna Cheryl Doering honors former Cowell provost and founding faculty member through art
Portrait of John Dizikes unveiled at Alumni Reunion Weekend
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Inaugural Landesman Lecture features Dr. Terrie M. Williams
How to Live with a Calculating Cat: The Feast of Kings