Alumni
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New book shares lessons from history on the case for Senate reform
In his new book, Professor of Politics Daniel Wirls uses historical research and modern-day analysis to argue that features of the Senate undermine effective democratic governance and have contributed to the maintenance of white supremacy.
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Library invited to join prestigious Association of Research Libraries
The ARL is a nonprofit membership organization of more than 120 libraries and archives at major public and private universities, federal government agencies, and large public institutions in the United States and Canada.
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Reimagining our economy for the benefit of all
Faculty members at UC Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California released a new book that offers a road map and conceptual framework for equity-driven economic reform in the United States.
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College Scholars Program exposes students to research opportunities
Through the College Scholars Program, students are able to explore the full potential of the university setting, beyond the coursework that might be required in their respective disciplines.
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Ensuring student success in both the short and long term
This wide-ranging effort will increase financial support for our undergraduate and graduate students, and advance their access to the guidance and experiences fundamental to their education and ultimately future success.
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Arts convocation spotlights excellence and inclusion
Renowned conductor Kent Nagano was honored with the inaugural Distinguished Banana Slug Arts Award by the new Arts Dean Celine Shimizu. Shimizu spoke to the power of music and the arts in a time of ‘solemn joy’ during the Arts Convocation.
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Mellon Foundation award to support UC Santa Cruz’s ‘Visualizing Abolition’ initiative
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a $1,977,000 grant to support ‘Visualizing Abolition,’ the nation’s most ambitious and sustained art and prison abolition initiative.
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Graduate student studying New Orleans’ Latin American connections
Rafael Delgadillo, a UC Santa Cruz doctoral student in Latin American and Latino Studies, is looking at how New Orleans’ colonial foundations set a tone for its distinctiveness within the United States.
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Wild, wild life
Alumnus Sebastian Kennerknecht cares so deeply about animals that he built a career in wildlife conservation photography to help fight for their survival.
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Slug Strong update: small number of campus cases, flu shots available
The fall quarter has been off to a great start. We are so proud of how everyone has risen to the challenges of providing proof of vaccination, getting tested and wearing masks.
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New BBQueer Fest dance and arts festival co-produced by UCSC dance professor Gerald Casel
Beginning on September 30, Santa Cruz will host the first annual BBQueer Fest—a four-day dance and arts festival organized by and for QTBIPOC artists and community members.