Donor News
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Life lessons and a fast break for success
For UCSC student James Townsend, basketball not only provided lessons in hard work, perseverance, and self control—it was also his ticket off the streets.
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Acclaimed director Peter Sellars channels the power of art at Maitra Lecture
Peter Sellars, one of America’s leading directors, spoke of art’s transformative and community-building power at sold-out, 13th annual Maitra Lecture on campus.
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Algebra Academy gives eighth graders a pathway to college
The intensive program, a unique collaboration between Graniterock, UC Santa Cruz, and CSU Monterey Bay is designed to boost math education at rural schools
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Hidden workshop turns out complex equipment for UCSC scientists
Born tinkerers, two ‘old-school’ UCSC machinists take rough sketches and turn them into ‘works of art.’
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Hitachi sponsors UCSC research in cancer genomics and data storage
Two areas of expertise at UCSC, genomics and data storage, are brought together under a new research agreement sponsored by Hitachi.
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UCSC internships for high school students yield success in science contests
A summer internship program for high school students has consistently produced successful entries in nationwide science competitions.
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UCSC coastal experts testify at Assembly committee hearing
The hearing, held at Seymour Marine Discovery Center, provided information for state policy decisions.
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Humanities Division’s Rothman Award honors freshman writing students
UCSC student Alma Morales and her writing instructor Steven Carter were awarded first place for Morales’s essay, “Nina de Mexico, Student of America–Daughter of Nowhere” in the 2012-13 Don Rothman Writing Awards.
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UC Santa Cruz launches $300-million fundraising campaign
The University of California, Santa Cruz, today announced the launch of its first comprehensive fundraising campaign, an ambitious effort to raise $300 million to support students, research activities, other academic programs, and campus facilities.
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UC President Napolitano visits campus, talks with students, staff, and faculty
Janet Napolitano, the new University of California president, visited UC Santa Cruz for two days of talks with students, staff and faculty, and to participate in the public launch of UCSC’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign.
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UCSC astrophysicist Charlie Conroy wins prestigious Packard Fellowship
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has awarded a Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering to astrophysicist Charlie Conroy.
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UC Santa Cruz economists praise Yellen’s nomination as Fed chair
UC Santa Cruz economists who have worked with Janet Yellen, President Obama’s nominee to head the Federal Reserve, said she is an outstanding economist who believes in analytical, balanced, and transparent policy making.