UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz will hold Slug Crossing and virtual commencements this weekend to recognize graduating seniors.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

In a year like no other, UC Santa Cruz students demonstrated their drive, intellect, creativity, and much more. Fifteen profiles showcase just some of the outstanding Banana Slugs in the Class of 2021.

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Ready, set, commencement!

Ready, set, commencement!

Commencement is just days away! Chancellor Cynthia Larive and Sammy Slug are getting ready for Slug Crossing, which starts June 11.

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Migrating salmon survival depends on stream flows

Migrating salmon survival depends on stream flows

A new understanding of the relationship between stream flows and salmon survival provides a critical tool for balancing water needs.

Climate change sends tropical species climbing

Climate change sends tropical species climbing

A new paper shows that, in mountain habitats, tropical species are racing to higher elevations while temperate counterparts lag behind.

Dead zones formed repeatedly in North Pacific

Dead zones formed repeatedly in North Pacific

Over the past 1.2 million years, marine life was repeatedly extinguished in low-oxygen ‘dead zones’ in the North Pacific Ocean during warm climates.

Lecture series is a defense of scientific inquiry

Lecture series is a defense of scientific inquiry

Alumnus George Kraw reflects on the success of the popular Kraw Lecture Series, which turns complex scientific inquiry into public presentations.

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