Alumni
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Alumna’s gift extends legacy to support future Slugs
Linda Peterson aims to share the positive experience she had as one of UCSC’s pioneer alumni
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Celebrating the success of a human-centered approach to supporting emerging scientists
Graduate school admissions, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship awards, and American Astronomical Society honors mark a banner year for UCSC’s Lamat Institute.
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Alumni Dr. Justin Cummings serves his community county and statewide
As the first African American man to be elected to the Santa Cruz City Council in 2018 and Mayor in 2020, the first African American person to serve on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, and newly appointed member of the California Coastal Commission, Dr. Justin Cummings is making an impact in his community.
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Volunteer who helped keep the Seymour Center open is honored
Dale Bieser, one of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center’s long-time volunteers, was recognized with the Be the Difference Award – Individual Honoree by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County. Over the past 12 years, she has become a vital member of their team.
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UCSC Earth and planetary sciences professor reflects on 35 years at UC Santa Cruz
After a very rewarding career at UC Santa Cruz, Susan Schwartz is retiring.
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Alumni on the frontlines of dental care
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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Study shows significant decline of snow cover in the Northern hemisphere over the last half century
Professor and Statistics Department Chair Robert Lund collaborated on a new study that uses rigorous mathematical models and statistical methods and finds declining snow cover in many parts of the northern hemisphere over the last half century.
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Statement on Supreme Court decision regarding college admissions
Taken together with other federal and state actions across the country, today’s decision is not simply about admissions, but the latest attempt to dismantle evidence-based efforts aimed at reducing systemic barriers to opportunity experienced by historically marginalized populations, including communities of color.

