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Experimental economist explores overlooked aspects of human behavior
Alumna Alessandra Cassar, now a professor at the University of San Francisco, found her path by working with UC Santa Cruz’s Learning and Experimental Economics Projects (LEEPS) laboratory as a graduate student.
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Inside Spring Give 2025
Spring Give brought together 94 project teams and the broader UC Santa Cruz community for 11 days of collective support for student success.
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‘Selfish’ genes called introners proven to be a major source of genetic complexity
UC Santa Cruz researchers are studying the ways certain genetic elements hide and make copies of themselves, so they can propagate within a species’ DNA, or even hop from one species to an unrelated one in a process called “horizontal gene transfer.”
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UC Santa Cruz foundry marks 50 years with bronze pour and celebration of legacy
UC Santa Cruz celebrated the 50th anniversary of its foundry—the last of its kind in the UC system to teach classes—with a festive bronze pour, alumni and student collaboration, and heartfelt tributes honoring its legacy, mentors, and community impact.
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Inaugural night market celebrates AAPI and SWANA heritage
The Asian American, Pacific Islander, Southwest Asia and North African (AA/PI/SWANA) Heritage Night Market created a vibrant, welcoming space for all students to celebrate culture, connect with community, and showcase diverse talents.
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Amending worlds: Rewriting futures at The Humanities Institute’s 25th Anniversary Night at the Museum
On the night of June 5, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History will come alive with squid lights, video projections, interactive computer games, the sights and sounds of archives, and the rustle of recycled fabrics and flags.
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Research uncovers local labor issues that may be driving increased unionization
Surveys show young workers suffer from scheduling instability, and those who are LGBTQ+ are more likely to experience wage theft and workplace injuries. Meanwhile, census data show a harmful pay gap for Latina workers.
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Rethinking climate adaptation: Researchers call for a holistic approach to species on the move
Animals adapt in more ways than one – ignoring that complexity could undermine efforts to help them survive climate change.
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Celebrating a Leader in Payroll Excellence: Pam Heintzleman Honored by PayrollOrg
Recognized at the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress in Orlando, Florida, Heintzleman was honored for her contributions to PayrollOrg’s volunteer efforts, particularly her work on IRS regulation compliance.
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In Memoriam: Allen Van Gelder
Remembering Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Allen Van Gelder
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Facing the storm: UC Santa Cruz researchers model a new line of coastal defense
Buffering aging levees with sloping wetlands reduces flood risk while establishing beneficial ecosystems.
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Building bridges through digital humanities: UC Santa Cruz project reframes Sikh studies for the 21st Century
The research initiative Sikhs in the 21st Century: Remembering the Past, Engaging the Future aims to reshape how a religious tradition is studied, taught, and understood.