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J. Herman Blake: A lifetime of achievementJ. Herman Blake: A lifetime of achievement

Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Founding Provost of Oakes College J. Herman Blake was recognized by the American Sociology Association for his distinguished career spent advancing access and equity in education.

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Santa Cruz City Councilmember Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and student Claire Donovan-Suguitan talk about the positive impacts UC Santa Cruz students have in the Santa Cruz community.

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