Joining with 19 leading universities, UC Santa Cruz announced the formation of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities, which aims to achieve two key goals at alliance universities by 2030: double the number of Hispanic doctoral students enrolled, and increase the Hispanic professoriate by 20 percent. |
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Karen Miga, assistant professor of biomolecular engineering, was named one of the 100 most influential people of 2022 by Time magazine for co-leading an international team of scientists to complete the first gapless sequence of the human genome—which will allow researchers to better understand genetic diseases, human diversity, and evolution.
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Princeton Review has named UC Santa Cruz the No. 2 public university in the nation for students focused on making an impact on the world. The ranking—which increased from No. 3 last year—underscores our commitment to encouraging positive social impact.
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Commencement 2022 is here, and Slug Crossings have begun! UC Santa Cruz is so proud of all of its graduating students. Write a note of congratulations to the graduates and read profiles of a few of our inspiring grads.
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STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE
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As a first-gen undergraduate, Ricky Le wasn’t sure he belonged in higher education. UCSC mentors encouraged him to participate in the UC in Washington program, sparking a passion for politics and ultimately a prominent career in Washington, D.C. |
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Three international students received this year’s Sara Matthews Scholarship, awarded annually to help with educational costs. |
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Alumni networks can prove to be invaluable connections. Three UC Santa Cruz graduates recently had that experience when they came together to help each other. |
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Alumnus Mario Galdamez faced discouragement over even applying to college. But he knew that with hard work and determination, he would fulfill his dreams of higher education and, one day, be able to encourage students in similar situations. |
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Wednesday, June 15 6–7:30 p.m. Virtual |
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Wednesday, July 15 4–8 p.m. Cowell Ranch Hay Barn |
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Many upcoming events are being delivered virtually; check calendar.ucsc.edu for latest updates
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Wednesday, June 22, 12 p.m. Virtual |
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Professors in UC Santa Cruz’s creative writing concentration encourage risk and responsibility, leading a program that’s experimental, playful, smart, and fresh. |
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UC Santa Cruz’s new professional M.S. program in human-computer interaction examines the interfaces between people and computers—a study that’s becoming more important than ever as technology proliferates. |
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