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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious emails immediately.

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

Barry truly embodied the very best of UC Santa Cruz. He was a pioneering scientist, dedicated teacher, and generous mentor whose impact will be felt for generations. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of discovery, service, and community.

The waitlist will open officially on Wednesday, June 10, at 12:00 PM (Noon) PDT. Approximately 15–20 employees will be funded through this initial pilot phase.

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Purchases of Goods and Services; Supply Chain Management, BFB BUS-43.

As spring quarter comes to a close and the campus transitions into commencement and summer, Dining Services will adjust hours and operations across several locations. Review the information below for upcoming changes, and continue to check the Dining Locations & Hours webpage for the most up-to-date schedules throughout the summer. End of spring quarter dining […]

The Division of Student Affairs and Success is pleased to welcome Natasha Thompson to UC Santa Cruz as our new Director of the Disability Resource Center (DRC)! Natasha brings a strong background in disability services, educational leadership, and student support, with experience spanning K–12 settings. Throughout her career, she has led complex programs, supported compliance […]

Students take a break before finals and enjoy the ultimate end-of-year bash.

A UCSC Dining collaboration gives nutritional psychology students a taste of the science they’ve been studying all quarter.

UC Santa Cruz will close a portion of Hagar Drive for road repairs from Monday, June 22, to Friday, June 26.

UC Santa Cruz continues to release quarterly financial summaries to provide regular updates on revenues and spending in core funds.

Heather is a professor of psychology and director of the Center for Economic Justice and Action and leads the systemwide UC Essential Needs Research, Training, and Promising Practices Consortium. She brings extensive experience in research, teaching, public engagement, and academic leadership to her new role as dean.

At a meeting of minds, researchers discussed a platform that could finally reveal the intimate workings of the human brain, and what happens if we succeed.

Wherever it is operationally feasible, we encourage working from home. Some employees are needed on campus and are not able to perform their work remotely. Check with your manager or supervisor to discuss your options.

UC Santa Cruz researchers have, for the first time, sequenced whole genomes from mollusk shells, unlocking 1,500 years of genetic history for a species on the brink

UC Santa Cruz has established its first formal pathway to veterinary school through a new agreement with the University of Bristol. The partnership creates a direct route for eligible graduates to earn an accredited veterinary medicine degree in the United Kingdom and pursue licensure in the United States.

For the California elections on June 2, we highly encourage you to register to vote and vote early at the campus’s Voting Center open at Merrill Cultural Center starting Saturday, May 30, and through Election Day on Tuesday, June 2.

Since joining UC Santa Cruz in 2021, Biehl has led the Graduate Division’s approach to graduate education, spanning recruitment, admissions, mentoring, student success, professional and career development, and alumni engagement.

All UC Santa Cruz faculty and staff are required to complete mandatory trainings. Completion supports our shared values, Principles of Community, and responsibility to uphold UC policy, state law, and federal regulations.

The awards reflect a renewed systemwide investment in early-career faculty at a time of increasing pressure on research funding. In total, 54 faculty were selected.

We are pleased to share updates to the final version of the policy, including adjusting the criteria for Non-Affiliates and other minor clarifications.

UC Santa Cruz Employee Housing is thrilled to announce its latest residential offering, Seaside at Delaware, and invites employees to join the interest list.

An exhibit at McHenry Library chronicles the student-led effort to pick the Banana Slug as the mascot, while the Go Bananas! Carnival on the East Field event provides a chance to gather in community.