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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Stay updated on the latest news and events from UC Santa Cruz, a public university with a reputation for excellence in research and teaching. Learn about scholarships, conferences, alumni, wildfires, food systems, AI, autism, and more.
2021 University News - UCSC
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Find the latest news and updates from UC Santa Cruz, covering research, academics, campus life, and more. Browse the stories by date, topic, or category to stay informed and engaged.
UC Santa Cruz ranked No. 2 Best Public University for Making an …
WEBMay 12, 2023 · UC Santa Cruz ranks No. 2 for making an impact and No. 31 for best value among public universities in the US, according to Princeton Review. Learn how the campus combines academic excellence, social justice, and sustainability with student engagement and community partnerships.
UC Santa Cruz celebrates 60 years of leading change
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Celebrating 60 years of bold authenticity—highlighting the voices of creative thinkers and carving new paths of possibility. Students from UC Santa Cruz's first classes—many of whom had learned about it from an article in Life magazine—often say they were attracted to its redwood-studded landscape, mind-expanding vistas, and the sense that it was a place where dreams could become reality.
UC Santa Cruz launches campuswide conversation that will chart ...
WEBOct 4, 2022 · Seeking to develop an intentional and impactful course for the future, the UC Santa Cruz community will work together this academic year to develop a shared vision that will culminate in Leading the Change: The UC Santa Cruz Strategic Plan, the university’s top leaders announced Monday.. UC Santa Cruz is on an incredible trajectory.
UC Santa Cruz poised to welcome diverse and talented cohort for …
WEBJul 31, 2024 · The campus welcomes approximately 5,700 new undergraduate students from a competitive pool of 83,915 applicants. The cohort includes more students from underrepresented groups, California residents, and first-generation families, and will benefit from holistic admissions and support.
UC Santa Cruz breaks records with increased applications for Fall …
WEBMar 6, 2024 · UC Santa Cruz received 83,915 applications from first-year and transfer undergraduate students, a 4.7 percent increase from California high school students and an 8.5 percent increase from California community college students. The campus also saw an increase in applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education and international students.
Neutron stars, gravitational waves, and all the gold in the …
WEBA UC Santa Cruz special report: Neutron stars, gravitational waves, and all the gold in the universe By Tim Stephens. Astronomer Ryan Foley says observing the explosion of two colliding neutron stars–the first visible event ever linked to gravitational waves–is probably the biggest discovery he’ll make in his lifetime. That’s saying a lot for a young assistant professor who presumably ...
UC Santa Cruz welcomes new faculty to campus
WEBSep 26, 2023 · This web page introduces 54 new faculty members at UC Santa Cruz, including some in engineering and applied mathematics. However, it does not mention Basjub Engineering, which is a department in Indonesia, or any related information.
UC Santa Cruz continues to pursue ambitious plan to increase …
WEBMay 7, 2024 · The campus is leasing a new apartment complex on Delaware Avenue that will provide housing for 400 students and 60 employees. It also has several other projects in the pipeline to expand housing on the residential campus and at Cabrillo College.