On Campus

Why more UC Santa Cruz students are graduating in three years

Three-year graduation is becoming more common at UC Santa Cruz, where intentional planning and advising have helped raise the three-year graduation rate to 10.3 percent, the highest in the University of California system.

Climate & Sustainability

Javier Gonzalez-Rocha maps air quality with drones

Three students sit on the "porter squiggle" sculpture to watch the sunset

Campus News

Nine major wins worth celebrating for 2025

Social Justice & Community

Learning from Dolores Huerta’s legacy

Leadership messages

College academic leadership update

College academic leadership updates include new provost appointments and a pilot model pairing colleges under five full-time provosts starting July 1, 2026.
In memoriam: Philanthropist and civic leader Patricia “Pat” Rebele

It is with sadness that I share the news that Patricia “Pat” Rebele, a proud UC Santa Cruz alumna, dedicated philanthropist, and longtime advocate for the arts, education, and social justice, passed away Dec. 15 at the age of 96.
Observing and celebrating Ramadan, Passover, and Easter

Students observing these holy days may miss class or request adjustments to assignments or scheduled assessments. Some may limit or avoid the use of technology during certain portions of their observance.
Secure AI tools now available to staff

We recognize that the rapid growth of generative AI raises important considerations, including bias, ethical use, and environmental impact. AI tools can be powerful, but they require care – particularly around what information you share and how you use the results.

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Campus updates

Read up-to-date announcements on campus operations here.

In focus

Cal Teach teaching young students at Science is Alive at Gavilan College.

Campus announcements

SAB Staff Appreciation Picnic – Save the date and tabling information

Please save the date- Monday, May 11 – for the annual SAB Staff Appreciation Picnic and Raffle. We are excited to welcome you all to this event to celebrate everyone’s hard work this year.
Parking will be limited in Hahn Lot (Lot 101) from April 1 – 10

April 1–10, Hahn Lot (Lot 101) will have limited parking during business hours as UC Santa Cruz welcomes more than 5,000 admitted students and families to campus.
Campus releases second quarter financial summary, with updates on state, federal budgets

I write to share details about our second quarter financial summary, the state budget proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the federal funding package approved in February.
In Memoriam: David Couzens Hoy

Hoy had a world-renowned reputation as a scholar in Continental philosophy and critical theory.
Call for Staff Advisory Board Self-nominations

Are you interested in serving our campus community and giving back to your fellow staff members? Consider joining the UCSC Staff Advisory Board (SAB)!
Digital accessibility: where to start before April

This isn’t only about compliance. It’s about our shared responsibility to ensure people with disabilities have access to all of UC Santa Cruz’s services, programs, and activities.

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