Author: Peggy Townsend
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Volleyball player not afraid to dream
The sport and the camaraderie of teammates taught student Kaitlyne Fisher about believing in herself and coping with adversity.
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Life lessons and a fast break for success
For UCSC student James Townsend, basketball not only provided lessons in hard work, perseverance, and self control—it was also his ticket off the streets.
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Algebra Academy gives eighth graders a pathway to college
The intensive program, a unique collaboration between Graniterock, UC Santa Cruz, and CSU Monterey Bay is designed to boost math education at rural schools
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Hidden workshop turns out complex equipment for UCSC scientists
Born tinkerers, two ‘old-school’ UCSC machinists take rough sketches and turn them into ‘works of art.’
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Into the wild: UCSC students learn to track and understand local animals as part of a unique OPERS class
An intensive course at UCSC teaches students to connect more closely with nature and pay more careful attention to their surroundings.
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UCSC coastal experts testify at Assembly committee hearing
The hearing, held at Seymour Marine Discovery Center, provided information for state policy decisions.
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Giving back to a community in need
UCSC alums are well-represented in a program that sends participants to high-need schools.
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The road to ’65: Countdown to UCSC’s 50th anniversary / Quarry revival
This third installment in our series of stories leading up to a celebration of UCSC’s 50th anniversary is about the very early days of the Quarry Amphitheater and the central role the amphitheater has played on campus over the years.
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‘I felt a great sense of responsibility’
A young alum’s experience in a Ghanaian slum confirmed his career path of sustainable development.
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Really special collections
From an ancient tablet to the sci-fi visions of a cult-classic author, the University Library’s Special Collections holds a repository of astonishing artifacts.
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Easing the burden
An Alumni Association Scholarship helps a determined math/econ major stay in school.
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Things everyone cares about
The Institute for Humanities Research asks questions that touch the core of human existence.