Donor News
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Major grant funds UCSC researchers using big data to predict cancer outcomes
UCSC bioinformatics experts received a $3.5 million NIH grant to develop tools to analyze cancer genomics data.
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Gene patent decision called step forward for open research
Genetics researchers at UC Santa Cruz said the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that human genes cannot be patented will help keep advanced genetic research from being controlled by private biotechnology companies.
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Anthropology professor Anna Tsing wins $5 million Danish research award
UC Santa Cruz anthropology professor Anna Tsing is one of six international scholars to win a $5 million Niels Bohr Professorship from the Danish National Research Foundation.
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Large-scale biodiversity is vital to maintain ecosystem health
New analysis by ecologists at UC Santa Cruz demonstrates that high levels of biological diversity are necessary to maintain ecosystem health in larger landscapes over long periods of time.
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Genomics pioneers look to future, form global alliance for data sharing
UCSC bioinformatics expert David Haussler is on organizing committee for global alliance to enable secure sharing of genomic and clinical data.
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New College Nine mural is a collaboration with OxfamUSA
A colorful, new mural graces the entrance to College Nine, alongside another that students painted last year bearing a message of peace.
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The faith to follow her heart
Former veterinarian Elizabeth Devitt, graduating from UCSC’s Science Communication program, trades a scalpel for a pen in a lifelong dream of becoming a journalist.
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‘I recognize I can make a difference’
Student Carson Watts’s experience in a Ghanaian slum confirmed his career path of sustainable development.
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UCSC commencements, June 14-16, feature myriad speakers
A member of Congress, an eminent historian, several alumni, professors, and the daughter of the Oakes College founding provost are among the speakers who will address UCSC graduates during commencement ceremonies June 14-16.
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UCSC graduate honored for “green” leadership skills
Focus the Nation, a non-profit organization, has recognized UCSC graduate Dominic Coccia as one of the nation’s top rising young leaders in sustainable energy.
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Engineering students present senior design projects
Corporate Sponsored Senior Project Program gives students an opportunity to work on real-world engineering problems.
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Music of the Spheres draws summer visitors to Lick Observatory
Lick Observatory’s summer concert series features music, lectures, and star-gazing on Mt. Hamilton.