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Facts & Figures
UC Santa Cruz opened in 1965 with 650 students. In fall quarter of the 2019-2020 academic year, 17,517 undergraduate and 1,977 graduate students were enrolled.
Achievements
Achievements by UC Santa Cruz faculty and students have earned national and international recognition for the quality of research and teaching.
University News
The latest news, achievements, milestones, and activities featuring UC Santa Cruz students, staff, and faculty can be found here, updated daily.
Administration
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—which students voted in 1986 to adopt as the official campus mascot.
University News
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September 21, 2020
UC Santa Cruz alumna Maya Rudolph wins two Emmy Awards
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September 15, 2020
2020 Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture to feature visionary author Margaret Atwood
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September 10, 2020
New art game explores intersection of personal trauma and climate induced wildfires
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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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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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