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UC Santa Cruz named No. 2 public university for ‘making an impact’

Princeton Review has named UC Santa Cruz the No. 2 public university in the nation for students focused on making an impact on the world. The honor underscores the university’s commitment to encouraging positive social impact and is an increase from last year’s No. 3 spot.

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Moving forward with flexible work arrangements

Moving forward with flexible work arrangements

By Interim Vice Chancellor Biju Kamaleswaran and Associate Vice Chancellor Steve Stein

UC Santa Cruz has developed a vision and guiding principles for flexible work arrangements to help our campus move into this new blended work environment.

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Isaac Julien knighted by Queen Elizabeth

Isaac Julien knighted by Queen Elizabeth

UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of the Arts Isaac Julien was granted knighthood by Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.

Student-developed game headed to Nintendo Switch

Student-developed game headed to Nintendo Switch

The soon-to-be released, interactive, fast-paced game 'Squish,' developed by UC Santa Cruz engineering and arts, games, & playable media students, will be added to the Nintendo Switch platform.

Cross-divisional initiative selected for funding

Cross-divisional initiative selected for funding

The program provides underrepresented students with faculty mentorship, summer research experiences, and professional development workshops.

Free Younger Lagoon Reserve tours resume

Free Younger Lagoon Reserve tours resume

Free docent-led tours, suspended because of COVID-19 precautions, are available again through UCSC’s Seymour Marine Discovery Center.

Ph.D. candidate's work seeks Okinawan rights

Ph.D. candidate's work seeks Okinawan rights

Lex McClellan-Ufugusuku's doctoral research focuses on having native Okinawans recognized as indigenous which would convey certain rights under United Nations agreements.

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