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Identity matters

Phil Hammack helps shape Exploratorium's exhibition Self, Made »

Homegrown expert

Soil scientist becomes state’s first organic ag adviser »

Joji Muramoto is working on strawberry field

Welcoming our new chancellor

Regents confirm Cynthia Larive as the 11th chancellor at UC Santa Cruz »

Featured Events

Jul 17: Silicon Valley Women in Leadership
Jul 21: Science Sunday: Nest Watchers
New Information on Peregrine Falcons
Sep 21: An Evening with Malcolm Gladwell: Talking to Strangers

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University News

July 12, 2019 The 2019 Dickens Universe explores a tale of two riots with students from South LA
July 10, 2019 UCSC emerita professor Angela Davis to be inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
July 1, 2019 Alumna’s film about Syrian refugees wins Audience Award for Best Feature at SF DocFest

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Jonah Christian: Playing it by ear

Composer and producer and fan base of millions who listen for the songs he has created and produced.

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Campus Natural Reserve: Where learning comes alive

The 400-acre UC Santa Cruz Campus Natural Reserve offers students the opportunity to walk outside their classrooms and study nature in nature.

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