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Faculty, fellows among global leaders at 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference
University of California, Santa Cruz, and the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience represented at recent international climate meetings
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Meet your 2025-26 Alumni Council
Twenty-two members make up this year’s Council, with each councilor serving two-year terms upon being elected.
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UC Santa Cruz alumni leading local nonprofits: Grey Bears
Many nonprofits across Santa Cruz County have roots that trace back to UC Santa Cruz alumni, who played pivotal roles in launching and shaping their missions. Grey Bears was founded by late UC Santa Cruz alumna Kristina Mailliard (Cowell ’74) in 1973.
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The future of climate: The Center for Coastal Climate Resilience supports a critical wave of research fellows
As the science community’s focus on climate change and adaptation continues to grow, research fellows are playing a pivotal role in driving the innovation needed to build greater resilience in the face of climate change.
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Understanding the influences of technology and economic development on genocide risk
Recent graduate John Bentley won the Chancellor’s award for his research on the risks of social media expansion in developing countries.
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Using technology and games to build climate-resilient communities
Linda Hirsch, a postdoctoral fellow at UC Santa Cruz who is supported by the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, is exploring how technology can help individuals and communities prepare for and recover from climate-related hazards.
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New Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate builds career-ready skills at UC Santa Cruz
Open to all majors, Crown College’s new I&E Certificate combines coursework, community projects, and practical experience to help students build skills and apply what they learn beyond the classroom.
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In Memoriam: Mike Rotkin
Longtime UC Santa Cruz lecturer and alumnus Mike Rotkin passed away earlier this month. He leaves behind an esteemed legacy as a social change leader.
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UC Santa Cruz’s new records fee model supports student access and success
Starting Fall 2025, UC Santa Cruz will charge a one-time fee that gives students free lifetime access to official academic records, including transcripts and enrollment verifications.
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Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz named president of Astronomical Society of the Pacific
UC Santa Cruz astrophysicist is the first Latino president in society’s 135-year history
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Revolutionary Rubin Observatory debuts with first images taken by world’s largest camera
UC Santa Cruz researchers have made key contributions to the 20-year collaboration
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Following a passion for early childhood development
Undergraduate Chelsey Tien won the Dean’s Award for her psychology research that explored the role parents play in helping children develop causal reasoning