About
An inspired, global, public research university leading at the intersection of innovation and justice.
Facts and figures
Home to more than 19,000 students, 65 undergraduate majors, and 65 graduate programs, UC Santa Cruz is making a profound academic and societal impact.
Overview
Achievements by UC Santa Cruz faculty and students have earned national and international recognition for the quality of research and teaching.
University news
See the latest news, achievements, milestones, and activities featuring UC Santa Cruz students, staff, and faculty.
Leadership
Cynthia Larive is UCSC's 11th chancellor, appointed in May 2019. A common thread throughout Larive’s career has been her commitment to student success, inclusion, and equity.
Banana Slug
In a world of beavers, bears, and bobcats, UCSC is home to the mighty Banana Slug—adopted as the official campus mascot in 1986 by a student vote.
University news
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June 6, 2023
New exhibitions at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences bring innovative, socially engaged art to the Central Coast
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June 2, 2023
UC Santa Cruz announces recipients of Chancellor’s Innovation Impact Awards
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May 16, 2023 Meeting with California lawmakers, UC Santa Cruz leaders highlight impact of teaching, research
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About UCSC
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
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The Colleges
UCSC residential learning colleges provide students with academic support, activities, and events that enhance the intellectual and social life of the campus.
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