The bird pet trade seems to account for some, but not all, of this connection

The expanded housing commitment was made possible by years of thoughtful planning and intentional investment in expanding student housing.

New UC Santa Cruz parking rates, are effective 7/1/2026. Limited-day, monthly, and weekly permits will be prorated accordingly based on annual or academic year permit rates.

The increase will be effective July 1, 2026 for policy-covered academic appointees (or July 5, 2026 for biweekly-paid appointees) and Oct. 1, 2026 for Senate faculty.

Academic Affairs has appointed an associate vice provost to promote public scholarship and support early career faculty mentoring, and reappointed leaders to continue advancing their work in supporting faculty excellence.

An associate teaching professor of molecular, cell, and developmental biology, his scholarship has helped expand undergraduate research experiences that support student engagement and Science Identity.

Kevin Nolting (Porter ’79, aesthetic studies) founded Slug 48 within UC Santa Cruz’s Arts Division in 2024. The 48-hour filmmaking event empowers UC Santa Cruz students to push past creative boundaries.

María Ascención Ramos Bracamontes (Merrill ’02, language studies and Latino American and Latino studies) is a certified midwife, community activist, and founder of mutual aid organization Campesina Womb Justice, advocating and supporting farmworker women's health.

Hentschell currently serves as chief academic officer for the Colorado State University System and interim associate dean for faculty affairs in the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University, Fort Collins.

Hispanic and first-generation college students are particularly positively impacted by the Braingeneers group's technology

The technology screens for cancer, and even abnormal “precancerous” cells, using a simple blood draw.

A section of Coolidge Drive between High Street and Hagar Drive will be closed to northbound traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our collective goal is to ensure that the University of California remains a highly ethical institution, adhering to our internal policies as well as external regulations and laws.

Alumna Bev Crair (Stevenson ’83, computer science and mathematics) actively supports UC Santa Cruz philanthropically and currently serves as the co-chair for the university’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, Inspiring Change.

Bleak House, a 377,000-word page turner about family intrigue, wicked lawyers, and grinding legal bureaucracy, will be the focus of the 46th annual Dickens Universe this summer.

The acclaimed director Christopher Nolan is set to release his movie adaptation of the epic poem The Odyssey on July 17. In light of the upcoming film release, Associate Professor of Literature Martin Devecka, director of the Ancient Studies program, and Associate Professor of History Anne Kreps will host a virtual Odyssey Reading Group on Wednesday, June 24 and Wednesday, July 1.

At the high beam-repetition rates of advanced accelerators, eventually reaching beyond one billion times per second, existing detection systems that are critical for ensuring precise measurements fail

More than 5,000 graduating students and nearly 30,000 guests gathered at UC Santa Cruz across 11 commencement ceremonies, where student and keynote speakers reflected on resilience, community, and navigating an uncertain future.

Research reveals how big cats and outdoor recreation can safely share spaces

As the Pister Leadership Opportunity Program prepares to double in size this fall, graduating scholars Andrea Aviles Guzman and Cipriano Echezarreta look back on their experiences at UC Santa Cruz and the impact of the scholarship.

The Academic Senate’s Committee on Teaching (COT) has selected the 2025-26 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients and the 2025-26 Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.

This year’s bilingual ceremony featured danzantes, live musical performances, and a powerful keynote conversation between global superstar and activist Becky G and lifelong organizer and human rights advocate Olga Talamante (Cowell, ’73).

Lab tests conducted at UC Santa Cruz of samples taken from the two carcasses found domoic acid, the biotoxin that causes neurological impairment, seizures, and death in marine mammals.

Smith brings extensive experience in graduate education, faculty leadership, research administration, and student mentorship to this role. He joined the UC Santa Cruz faculty in 1996 and, before retiring in 2025, served as distinguished professor of Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology and associate dean of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.

Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious emails immediately.

Samuel L. Waymon has enjoyed an extraordinarily successful career in music, film, and the theater.

UC Santa Cruz alumna Shannon Lawder (Kresge ’91, Russian studies) is the director of the Civil Society Program at the Mott Foundation. The Mott Foundation has supported communities worldwide for 100 years, and Lawder has been part of that mission for 31 years.

Alumni Desiree Ryan (Ph.D. ’24, psychology), David Amaral (Ph.D. ’22, politics), Melina Singh (Ph.D. ‘23, psychology), and Rosalie Lansing (Rachel Carson ’24, sociology) share their experiences with the Center for Economic Justice and Action and how it prepared them to be successful in their careers.

Black in Astro, co-led by an astronomy postdoc at UC Santa Cruz, welcomes all to join the grassroots organization’s virtual conference to find inspiration and connection in a vibrant global community

UC Santa Cruz is highlighting some of the amazing students in the Class of 2026. Video vignettes will be published throughout the week.