UC Santa Cruz received a $10 million grant from the USDA to lead a transformative five-year project aimed at raising the next generation of diverse food and agriculture professionals. |
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UC Santa Cruz, which has long used holistic methods to recruit, evaluate, and support applicants, serves as a model for universities seeking to enroll a wide array of students from groups that have been historically excluded from higher education.
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With payments resuming on federal student loans this fall, join the University of California and the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid on July 27, at 12 noon, PT, for a free webinar about new repayment options, so you can make the best choice for your situation. |
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The Center for Coastal Climate Resilience awarded over $4.6 million in funding to research groups to fight climate change in coastal communities across California and beyond. |
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STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE
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New Vice Chancellor for Research John MacMillan discusses his vision for UC Santa Cruz’s research enterprise, the student experience, and his plans to support undergraduate and graduate research. |
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UC Santa Cruz's Lamat Institute—which provides opportunities for research and scientific inquiry for early-career scientists—marked a banner year with graduate school admissions, fellowship awards, and American Astronomical Society honors. |
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Alumna Madison Nguyen, a former (and first Vietnamese American) San Jose vice mayor and council member, didn’t envision running for office again—until the last year, when something changed. Now she’s throwing her hat in the ring for Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. |
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Through a partnership with Delta Dental of California and two local nonprofits, alumni Anita Aguirre, Kenzie Ferguson, and Kristyn Glenn are changing the landscape of dental care accessibility in Santa Cruz County. |
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President and CEO of Coalition for Clean Air Joe Lyou (M.S. ’86; Ph.D. ’90, psychology) began his decades-long fight for environmental protection and civil rights during his student years at UC Santa Cruz. |
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Bonnie Garmus (Rachel Carson ’79, aesthetic studies/creative writing), author of the smash-hit novel Lessons in Chemistry, drew on many lessons learned at UC Santa Cruz on her way to finding the formula for success. |
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August 18–20 Location: UC Santa Cruz campus |
We are so excited to invite you, your family & friends to Return to the Redwoods! Come back to UC Santa Cruz and enjoy the fun happening on campus. Register for your activities today. |
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Monday, August 14 6:30 p.m. Virtual |
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Many upcoming events are being delivered virtually; check calendar.ucsc.edu for latest updates
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We welcome your comments and ideas for future issues. Send us an email: ucscnews@ucsc.edu |
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