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

Candidate interviews for Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education

All candidates will present a town hall talk that will also be recorded for later viewing. At the scheduled times, candidates will give a 30–40-minute talk followed by real-time moderated Q&A.
Earth Month: Celebrating our campus, our progress, and a shared sustainable future

As we kick off Earth Month, I’m pleased to share some highlights of our community’s progress on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Jennifer Johnson-Hanks to serve as Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Through a range of roles over 25 years at UC Berkeley, Johnson-Hanks has established a record of collaborative and transformative leadership in the service of excellent and inclusive public education.
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.

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Campus updates

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

In focus

Students studying in the Science Library

Campus announcements

Prioritizing your well-being this spring quarter

Spring quarter can feel demanding. Prioritize your mental health, stay connected, and access support resources available to help you navigate this stretch.
New UCPath feature: Emergency contact for immigration enforcement workplace detention or arrest

UCPath has introduced a new emergency contact category specifically for immigration enforcement detention or arrests that occur at work.
Rally for California Science (SB 895) on May 4

If passed, SB 895 would place a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research on California’s November 2026 ballot.
Interviews for Dean of Social Sciences candidates

All candidates will present a town hall talk that will also be recorded for later viewing. At the scheduled times, candidates will give a 30–40-minute talk followed by real-time moderated Q&A.
Notice of Open Comment: PACAOS 100 & Appendix H, Investigation and Resolution

The UC Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students
Spring quarter student newsletter: Go Bananas! with The Peel

The Division of Student Affairs and Success welcomes students to spring quarter with the first installment of The Peel, a new newsletter for 2025-26.

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