On Campus

UC Santa Cruz to pilot innovative program to support employee homeownership

The program, developed jointly by UC Santa Cruz and CalHFA, is built on CalHFA’s proven shared appreciation loan framework and reflects the university’s commitment to supporting recruitment, retention, and long-term financial stability for its employees.

Arts & Culture

A reckoning in fiction: Karen Tei Yamashita returns to Bookshop Santa Cruz with acclaimed new novel Questions 27 & 28

Arts & Culture

A Deep Read interview with Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled Life

Young girl eating a popsicle in Monticello

Arts & Culture

UC Santa Cruz Library publishes vast photo archive from iconic ‘Death of a Valley’

Leadership messages

Celebrating and observing the Jewish High Holy Days

As the Jewish High Holy Days approach, learn about observance dates, accommodations, move-in flexibility, Slug Start and resources available on campus.
Transforming Undergraduate Advising report and recommendations

The Transforming Advising Workgroup has developed recommendations to support a more consistent, student-centered undergraduate advising experience. The campus community is invited to review the report and recommendations and share feedback.
John Bollard to serve as interim VC for Student Affairs and Success

I am confident John will support the outstanding work of our Student Affairs and Success staff members while maintaining momentum on the division’s strategic priorities aimed at helping students thrive.
Vice Chancellor Akirah Bradley-Armstrong to join MIT

Since joining UC Santa Cruz in 2022, Akirah has been a tireless advocate for students, a trusted partner to colleagues across the university, and an inspiring leader whose work has strengthened the student experience in lasting ways.

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Campus updates

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

In focus

Ignite students welcomed at Quarry plaza with games, food and fun. — Fun times at the Slug Bash welcoming students.

Campus announcements

Race the Flame brings wildfire evacuation run to campus Oct. 17

The 2.2-mile community run and walk starts at the East Field and ends with an emergency preparedness fair.
City of Santa Cruz to pilot safety improvements at intersection of Bay and Escalona drives

To improve safety at this intersection, the city will install temporary traffic control measures to eliminate the left turn and through movements on Escalona Drive.
Winter Curtailment 2026–2027

Our 2026-27 winter curtailment will run from Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027. Work is scheduled to resume on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Update on BCycle service

To support transportation options throughout the community, UC Santa Cruz and BCycle signed a five-year contract in 2023 as part of the e-bike share company’s launch across Santa Cruz County. Our students, faculty, and staff now represent about 80% of BCycle ridership in the region–helping our affiliates get around campus and into the community, reducing…
Budget update: Campus making significant progress

Campus leaders are focused on increasing revenues, controlling expenditures, and planning for the long-term success of the campus.
Important health and safety info: Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and campus support resource

Learn how to prevent opioid overdose and find free Narcan and fentanyl test strips available to UC Santa Cruz students.

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