Campus News
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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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Drive safely with increased pedestrian activity at campus entrances on Wednesday, Thursday
UC-AFT, the labor union that represents lecturers, has announced it will hold systemwide informational pickets on Wednesday and Thursday, October 13-14.
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October 20th Fall Forum with Chancellor Larive
The Staff Advisory Board seeks to continue supporting staff by amplifying your voices to campus leadership.
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Slug Strong update: Low rate of campus COVID cases; UC to again require flu vaccines
We hope everyone has hit their stride as we enter the third full week of instruction. Our combination of having a highly vaccinated campus community, requiring face coverings indoors, and regular asymptomatic testing program continues to be effective.
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Search begins for vice chancellor for Information Technology
I am pleased to announce the kickoff of the leadership recruitment for the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology (VCIT).
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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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Test of community emergency alert system set for Oct. 21
Santa Cruz County emergency response officials are planning a test of the county’s alert and warning system Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.
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AAUW awards fellowships to three scholars at UC Santa Cruz
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has awarded 2021-22 American Fellowships to three scholars at UC Santa Cruz who will pursue academic work and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls.
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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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Astrophysicists explain the origin of unusually heavy neutron star binaries
Simulations of supernova explosions of massive stars paired with neutron stars can explain puzzling results from gravitational wave observatories.
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UC Santa Cruz locations not included in potential PG&E power outages
Pacific Gas and Electric has announced that it may turn off power to some parts of California on Monday to reduce the risk of power lines sparking a wildfire.