Faculty
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Campus to re-open infant care program for fall 2022
Starting in fall 2022, Early Education Services is planning to reopen its infant care program and expand its operating hours.
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Update to indoor masking policy
Effective April 10, masks will not be required for most indoor settings at UC Santa Cruz facilities, but their use will still be strongly recommended.
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Campus Tours Update
Recently, we have been carefully resuming our in-person tours, as you may have seen around the campus. The tours are outdoors and serve a limited number of people per group.
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New study confirms bioengineered RSV protein vaccine evokes protective immune response
Two UC Santa Cruz researchers just marked a major milestone in their effort to create an effective vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause severe respiratory disease in children and the elderly.
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UC Santa Cruz Professor Marianne Weems directs new interactive online performance I Agree To The Terms
UC Santa Cruz Professor in Performance, Play & Design Marianne Weems, Artistic Director and Founder of the award-winning performance and media ensemble The Builders Association, debuts a new interactive crossmedia performance, livestreaming online this March 25-April 3.
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New responsible data sharing technique will enable better understanding of disease-causing genetic variants
Scientists may better understand and test for the genetic variations that cause cancer and other heritable diseases through the application of a novel strategy for securely sharing and analyzing genomic data developed at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute.
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Homebuying, financial wellness resources from Landed
UC Santa Cruz offers employees access to Landed in support of homeownership.
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Condemnation of anti-Black and antisemitic graffiti
As a community and a country we must continue to work together to reject racism and all expressions of hate.
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Campus update: The return from spring break; White House honor for Ramirez-Ruiz; plaudits for impressive holiday food drive
I know these are busy times for everyone right now. Good luck to our students, faculty and staff as we wrap up the winter quarter.
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Computer scientist Yang Liu wins NSF CAREER award
Yang Liu, assistant professor of computer science as the Baskin School of Engineering, won a prestigious NSF CAREER award for his study of human-centered machine learning.

