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WEBShe hopes the book will help more people realize that we need to respond to these problems with social action. September 9, 2024. A car-free future? A Banana Slug alum is targeting one obscure regulation to get there. Alumnus Tony Jordan is a 2024 Grist 50 honoree, a list of climate leaders and innovators. September 6, 2024.
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WEBDec 15, 2022 · The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute will partner with California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus to mentor and provide genomics research experience for students from these two hispanic-serving institutions. September 15, 2022.
UC Santa Cruz poised to welcome diverse and talented cohort for …
WEBJuly 31, 2024. By Abby Butler. Share this story: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit. This fall, the University of California, Santa Cruz is preparing to welcome approximately 5,700 new undergraduate students to campus. The new class, selected from a highly competitive pool of 83,915 applicants, will bring academic achievements, and diverse ...
UC Santa Cruz breaks records with increased applications for Fall …
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Competition for admission to UC Santa Cruz remains strong, with record-breaking growth in applications. According to preliminary data from the UC Office of the President, UC Santa Cruz received 83,915 applications from first-year and transfer undergraduate students. Noteworthy is the 4.7 percent increase in applications from California high ...
UC Santa Cruz launches new degree program in Geographic …
WEB1 day ago · UC Santa Cruz is launching a new Master of Arts program in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Technologies, Applications, and Research (GISTAR), designed to meet the growing demand for expertise in geospatial technologies. The two-year professional program has already begun accepting ...
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 ranked No. 2 Best Public University for Making an …
WEBMay 12, 2023 · For the second year in a row, UC Santa Cruz has been ranked as the No. 2 Best Public University for Making an Impact by Princeton Review.. Through rigorous research and scholarship, community partnerships, and innovative programs, UC Santa Cruz is driving meaningful change and making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally.
Update on campus budget - UC Santa Cruz News
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The closing of fiscal year 2024 on June 30 revealed that the campus core funds budget had revenue of $546 million and expenses of $654 million, a $107 million deficit. This gap is concerning because it is both significant and higher than our initial Budget Office projection. Our recent deficits have …
Chancellor Update: Returning to campus post-break; additional …
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Regents approve plan for additional Kresge housing. Our campus received great news at the November UC Regents meeting, as Phase 2 of our Kresge College renewal project was unanimously approved.The first phase, including three new residence halls with 400 student beds, community rooms, study lounges and a cafe, is well underway, with a projected opening next fall.
Experts on drone research discuss future challenges and …
WEB1 day ago · An interdisciplinary and multi-institutional group of academics, researchers and practitioners gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities in using drones for their cutting-edge work at an event hosted at the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley campus on Friday, September 27.The event was organized by leaders of CITRIS at UC Santa Cruz.