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- August 12, 2022 Astrophysicist Bruce Macintosh appointed director of UC Observatories
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- August 8, 2022 Locally supportive climates may do little to aid mental health for LGBTQ+ youth amidst broader societal stigma
- August 5, 2022 With a focus on student success and research impact, UC President Michael V. Drake visits UC Santa Cruz
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