UCSC's 10th Chancellor

George R. Blumenthal, the 10th Chancellor of UC Santa Cruz, is a distinguished professor of astronomy and astrophysics who has been an academic leader both at UC Santa Cruz and within the University of California system. He joined UCSC in 1972 and has served as chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, chair of the UCSC Academic Senate and as chair of the UC systemwide Academic Senate.

The Regents of the University of California made Chancellor Blumenthal's appointment permanent September 19, 2007. He had served as acting chancellor since July 2006.

In a recent conversation, Chancellor Blumenthal looks to the future and reflects on UCSC's past and its evolution as a nationally ranked university.

Highlights

Research funds available from federal stimulus package

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides an unprecedented opportunity to obtain federal research funds to help stimulate the economy. A web page is now available to assist members of the UC Santa Cruz community as they explore opportunities for funding as a result of the stimulus bill.

Web site outlines budget challenges, planning, and actions

A special web site has been created to keep the campus community informed about the budget. It will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.

Chancellor Blumenthal welcomes campus back for spring quarter

Looking forward to end-of-year accomplishments and ceremonies, Chancellor Blumenthal welcomed the UCSC community back to campus for spring quarter. More

Chancellor Blumenthal chairs University Associates-NASA Ames partnership

Speaking to more than 250 guests from government, education, and industry at the NASA Ames Research Center, Chancellor Blumenthal said the innovative partnership between UCSC, Foothill-De Anza Community College District, and NASA will deliver enormous impact in the Silicon Valley and beyond. More For more information on the partnership see deliveringthefuture.org.

Chancellor addresses opportunities and challenges ahead

Writing on Inauguration Day, Chancellor Blumenthal says maintaining our momentum in these challenging economic times will require our collective intellectual and entrepreneurial efforts. More

Campus two-year priorities outlined in letter to UC president

Responding to a request from UC President Mark Yudof, Chancellor Blumenthal outlines campus goals for 2008-09 and 2009-10. Based on the vision elements of the Strategic Academic Plan, the actions described comprise near-term investments to continue the momentum of academic programs and lay the foundation for success. More

Chancellor Blumenthal addresses Regents on budget implications

Chancellor Blumenthal joined chancellors from UCLA and UC San Diego in briefing the Board of Regents at its November 19th meeting on the implications of reduced funding for their campuses. The Regents were discussing the UC operating budget they would submit to the governor and the implications of further mid-year cuts in state funding. Click here for the full text of Chancellor Blumenthal's remarks.

Chancellor hails agreement with city, county of Santa Cruz

Chancellor Blumenthal calls the historic agreement with the city and county of Santa Cruz "good for the campus and good for Santa Cruz." It will allow UCSC to implement its academic plan and further meet the educational needs of students and the state while mitigating the effects on the community.