Student Success
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Humanities EXCEL Fellows build community through hands-on Internships
At UC Santa Cruz, the Humanities EXCEL Program is helping Humanities undergraduates discover new pathways to professional growth and connect to local communities through paid internships.
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Are you experienced? Students from first year of immersive-learning initiative share stories of profound impact
From aquatic adventures and mountaintop stargazing to lab work aimed at saving lives, students describe how the Degree-Defining Experiences Program fosters unforgettable moments and deepens meaning
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Giving Day raises nearly $2 million
On the 10th anniversary of Giving Day, the UC Santa Cruz community shattered records for total dollars raised and number of contributing donors.
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Bruce Lane Memorial Scholarship supports veteran students for over 16 years
The Bruce Lane Memorial Scholarship, named after late veteran and former UC Santa Cruz staff member Bruce Lane, supports veteran students at UC Santa Cruz.
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Breaking barriers and guiding others
As an outreach specialist with UC Santa Cruz’s Underground Scholars Program, Sammy Chavez (Rachel Carson ’25, Latin American and Latino studies and sociology) supports students navigating complex challenges in higher education. While completing his own degree, he was recognized with the Silver Slug Scholarship as a staff member pursuing his studies.
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New program to train U.S. college students from all backgrounds to be conservation leaders
$1 million from Cedar Tree Foundation will fund a conservation-leadership academy to continue the work of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars program at UC Santa Cruz
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Slug Summer Send-Offs welcome new UC Santa Cruz students
The Slug Summer Send-Off Series, hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association, helps incoming students and their families feel welcomed, supported, and connected before they arrive on campus.
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Saúl Ordaz reflects on wide-ranging experiences ahead of graduation
With numerous organizational leadership experiences under his belt, UC Santa Cruz student Saúl Ordaz is ready to tackle life beyond the redwoods
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Almost Alumni Celebration welcomes class of 2025 to growing alumni network
The event served as both a festive kickoff to commencement weekend and a joyful transition from student life to the next chapter as proud UC Santa Cruz alumni.
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These six documentaries are bringing social issues to light
An upcoming film screening shows the culmination of two years of work by six amazing filmmakers
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Inside Spring Give 2025
Spring Give brought together 94 project teams and the broader UC Santa Cruz community for 11 days of collective support for student success.
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Inaugural night market celebrates AAPI and SWANA heritage
The Asian American, Pacific Islander, Southwest Asia and North African (AA/PI/SWANA) Heritage Night Market created a vibrant, welcoming space for all students to celebrate culture, connect with community, and showcase diverse talents.