Author: Public Affairs
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Notice of open comment: UC policy on Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on major revisions to the existing Presidential Policy on Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct
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Senate Bill 108: Rights and responsibilities of free expression
Freedom of speech and the right to engage in nonviolent expressions are bedrock principles on our campus and throughout the University of California.
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UC Santa Cruz ranks among top 25 global public universities in new rankings
UC Santa Cruz’s high placement underscores a growing influence on the global research stage and strengths in areas with significant scientific and societal impact.
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UC Santa Cruz awarded forest health grant to advance regional wildfire resilience
The grant will support large-scale vegetation management to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and promote restoration of sensitive habitats
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Federal science agency funding fuels big breakthroughs at UC Santa Cruz
Funding from federal science agencies generates major results at UC Santa Cruz. Contact your members of Congress to let them know you support reinvesting in the federal science agencies that help make innovation possible.
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PG&E power outage on campus Sunday, September 7
The outage will impact most of the residential campus, including all ten colleges and many upper campus facilities.
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Notice of open comment: UC Policy on the Use of Online Program Management Companies
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on an Interim Presidential Policy for the University of California’s Use of Online Program Management Companies.
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Planned PG&E power outage Sunday, September 7
To provide permanent power to the new Family Student Housing and child care center project at Hagar and Coolidge drives, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) must connect the site to UC Santa Cruz’s primary substation.
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2025-26 winter curtailment and holiday dates
Winter curtailment and holiday dates for 2025-26 are announced and include three additional winter curtailment days.
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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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Applications are now open to students interested in the CIDER Summer Drone Pilot Training Program
UC Santa Cruz’s CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research (CIDER) is offering a Summer Pilot Training Program that provides hands-on drone training and research opportunities in agriculture and climate science for students, along with FAA certification support and a $1,200 stipend.
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New federal rules for digital accessibility, deadline April 2026
Starting April 24, 2026, federal law requires UC Santa Cruz to make all of our digital content accessible to people with disabilities.