Campus News
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Invitation to the SAB Virtual Spring Forum May 26
The purpose of the SAB-supported forums is to provide staff with an opportunity to ask questions of campus leadership. We are grateful to continue to provide the opportunity to make your voices heard.
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Commencement ambassadors needed
Over 5,000 Slugs will cross the stage on June 12–15. Ambassador roles over the weekend are designated to help usher guests to their seats, support accessibility accommodations, and more.
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Student volunteers recognized for community impact
Three student organizations are among this year’s honorees for the Be the Difference Award.
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Make summer count: enrollment is open
Summer Session 2026 is now open for enrollment, offering hundreds of in-person and online courses for students to make progress toward their degree or explore something new.
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AnVIL makes groundbreaking genomic datasets available on AWS for free
With the support of the AWS Registry of Open Data, AnVIL has made major genomic datasets available on AWS, free of the data transfer fees that previously cost over $15,000 dollars for some datasets.
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Get involved with The Peel: Your mid-quarter update is here
The Division of Student Affairs and Success shares spring quarter updates in the second edition of The Peel, a student newsletter.
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Student Health Services is proud to host Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Students are invited to join SHOP and CAPS for a series of campus-wide activities in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity to discover practical self-care strategies, learn how to support a friend in need, and engage with the campus community through events focused on holistic wellness.
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UC Santa Cruz to pilot innovative program to support employee homeownership
The program, developed jointly by UC Santa Cruz and CalHFA, is built on CalHFA’s proven shared appreciation loan framework and reflects the university’s commitment to supporting recruitment, retention, and long-term financial stability for its employees.
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Open comments: UC Police Dept. policies
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the proposed revisions to thirty-three University of California Police Department (UCPD) policies
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In Memoriam: Maxine Lane (1926-2026)
UC Santa Cruz retiree Maxine Lane died on April 17, 2026 at 99 years old. Maxine worked at the campus for 22 years and was a staunch supporter and advocate for UC Santa Cruz veteran students.
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Spring 2026 Campus Elections: ballot information and voting details
Student participation in campus elections is vital to ensuring a vibrant, representative, and inclusive campus community. By voting, students select future leaders and help shape key decisions affecting student life at UC Santa Cruz.