Donor News
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Steck Award recipient seeks to solve atomic structure of human astrovirus
Edmundo Perez (College 10 ‘17, bioengineering) is being recognized for his work on how the human immune system blocks virus infection and disease.
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Knight Foundation funds project on breaking ‘filter bubbles’ in science journalism
The Science Communication Program will explore ways to broaden the reach of science journalism and improve civic discourse on science-related issues.
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Looking for life
Alumna Natalie Batalha, who made Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people on Earth, has discovered approximately 4,000 new planets—some of which may turn out to be capable of supporting life.
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New graduates head into two-year teaching corps
Five UC Santa Cruz graduates are joining about 6,800 new graduates and professionals who have committed to work two years in rural and urban schools as part of Teach For America
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Accelerating success: 5 startups chosen to jump-start businesses
The UC Santa Cruz Office of Research will provide $500,000 to the accelerator program, which serves early-stage technology businesses that have a product but haven’t started selling it. The accelerator will be run by Santa Cruz Works, a local nonprofit that supports science and technology companies.
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Students present diversity project to state leaders
Student leaders presented a diversity project that received one-time state funding through the UC Office of the President.
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Chancellor’s diversity awards recognize work, commitment
Chancellor George Blumenthal presented seven Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity, as well as the WiSE award, during a May 31 ceremony at the Colleges Nine and Ten Multipurpose Room.
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Athletics fee referendum passes
Measure 68, which proposed a $38.50-per-quarter fee to support the NCAA athletics program and provide access to athletic-related activities to students who meet the Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) criteria, passed with 79 percent of voting students supporting the fee.
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UC Santa Cruz to launch first-generation faculty campaign
UC Santa Cruz will launch the First-Gen Faculty (FGF) campaign during Student Achievement week, which starts June 5. This initiative is aimed at encouraging professors on campus to identify themselves as first generation — the first in their families to graduate from a U.S. four-year college or university.
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Ronnie Lipschutz appointed to chair in integral ecology and environmental justice
Ronnie Lipschutz, professor of politics and provost of Rachel Carson College, was honored as the inaugural holder of the Robert Headley Presidential Chair for Integral Ecology and Environmental Justice.
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Koret scholars present research at poster slam
The Koret Scholars Undergraduate Research Slam will feature poster presentations about topics as diverse as a protein link to heart disease, female authorship in science fiction and horror genres, and the qualitative impact that research opportunities can have on the undergrad experience.
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Hands-on learning is the name of the game in archaeology
In a unique partnership, UC Santa Cruz is collaborating with California State Parks, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, and a private firm to give students hands-on experience in archaeology.