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Not so swell

Climate change has been increasing the energy in ocean waves, according to a new study »

Carbon footprints

Animals play a significant role in a landscape’s capacity to store carbon, according to a new study »

Counterculture collection

A massive collection of works by famed author Hunter S. Thompson has been donated to Special Collections & Archives

The evolution of Kresge College

An ambitious renewal project aims to update iconic Kresge College »

Featured Events

Jan 23: Finance Moves West: Disruption or the Rise of the Machine?
Jan 29: Questions That Matter: "Data and Democracy"
Feb 02: Foundation Medal honoring Janet Yellen
Feb 02: Land of the Jaguars: Wild Wetlands of South America
Feb 09: John Dizikes Memorial

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True Originals

Isaí Ambrosio named UCSC's inaugural "activist-in-residence"

Program director of Davenport Resource Service Center focuses on needs of immigrants, youth, seniors, and Latina mothers

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Video Spotlight

12 Steps to Reboot California's Economy

A new report by Chris Benner at UC Santa Cruz and Manuel Pastor at USC, "From Resistance to Renewal: A 12-Step Program for Innovation and Inclusion in the California Economy," highlights how to reboot California's economy

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