UCSC's Tenth Chancellor

George Blumenthal is the campus's tenth chancellor. Appointed chancellor in September 2007 by UC's Board of Regents after serving as acting chancellor for 14 months, he was inaugurated during a campus ceremony in June 2008. Blumenthal is a professor of astronomy and astrophysics whose research investigates the origin of structure in the universe. He is an experienced academic leader, having served as chair of UC's and UCSC's Academic Senate.

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HIGHLIGHTS

UCSC honored for providing transportation alternatives

UCSC's popular bike shuttle program has received a sustainable transportation award and the campus has made a national listing of "Best Workplaces for Commuters." [More]

HEADLINES

Chancellor Blumenthal shares budget video message from UC President Yudof [More]

Chancellor Blumenthal, Campus Provost Kliger provide update on UC, campus budget [More]

UC President Yudof outlines furlough, salary reduction options under consideration [More]

Feedback about first activation of CruzAlert system [More]

Pay reductions to be implemented for UC senior managers [More]

Budget cuts presenting 'challenge for everyone,' say campus leaders [More]