Campus News
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UC Santa Cruz celebrates Teaching Week 2026
This week is an opportunity for the entire campus to celebrate the many changes to the culture and practice of teaching and learning on our campus
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For 35 years, UCSC Adventure Rec has brought the Banff Mountain Film Festival to Santa Cruz — and opened the outdoors to students.
For 35 years, UCSC Adventure Recreation has hosted the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Santa Cruz, turning world-class adventure films into direct support for students. Ticket sales help reduce trip costs by up to 50%, expanding access to outdoor leadership and recreation. Join the community February 27, 28 and March 1, 2026 at the Rio…
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MIKE to headline exclusive hip hop concert for UCSC students
New York–based rapper and producer MIKE will headline a student-only hip hop concert at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater on Saturday, March 7, as part of After Hours, a new event series designed to create more opportunities for student connection, creativity, and engagement. The concert marks the first live music event in the After Hours series…
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Science Division awards honor staff and faculty for outstanding work and dedication
Alyssa Danielli, department manager in astronomy and astrophysics, and Carrie Partch, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, are the respective recipients of the division’s 2024-25 Outstanding Staff and Faculty Awards
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Annual notice on employees responsible for reporting discrimination, sexual violence, or sexual harassment
UC Santa Cruz strives to create and sustain an equitable environment for students, staff, and faculty.
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UCAD Plus Joint Task Force update #2
UCOP continues to work diligently toward the goal of sharing preliminary recommendations with UC President Milliken, the Chancellors, and Senate faculty throughout the system by the end of this academic year.
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Immersion in childhood cancer research transforms undergrads into scientists—and advocates
The Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative is giving 80 students the opportunity to become cancer researchers for a quarter, thanks in part to generous funding from the UCSC Degree-Defining Experiences Program and the Dragon Master Initiative.
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Notice of Open Comment: UC Santa Cruz Key Control Policy
The Division of Finance, Operations, and Administration (FOA) is accepting comments on proposed updates to the Key Control policy.
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Proposed increases to parking permits and program rates
As part of a multiyear strategy to expand parking capacity while advancing campus sustainability and budgetary goals, the University of California, Santa Cruz is proposing targeted adjustments to TAPS parking permit and program rates and offerings, effective July 1, 2026.
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SAB Winter Forum on February 26, 2026
The Staff Advisory Board invites you to attend their Winter Forum with Chief Financial Officer & Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations, and Administration Ed Reiskin and Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget Analysis and Planning Amber Blakeslee.
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Meet this historian of alien worlds
With equations and simulations, astronomer Ruth Murray-Clay is working to understand how distant planets form, evolve and could offer conditions to support life.