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  • Local businessman’s $300,000 gift funds graduate student fellowship and building project at UCSC

    Local businessman Ramesh Bhojwani has always believed in two things: Education for the young, and medical care for the old. Bhojwani, who retired last year, is thankful to be at a point in his life where he can act on his beliefs, devoting himself fulltime to charitable endeavors. His latest $300,000 gift includes $200,000 to…

  • UC Santa Cruz awards $20,000 scholarships to twelve regional transfer students

    This spring marks the 10th consecutive year the University of California, Santa Cruz, has awarded $20,000 scholarships to talented community college transfer students. In September, 12 students will enroll at UCSC as recipients of Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Awards, a program created to foster the transfer of accomplished students who overcame adverse socioeconomic circumstances.…

  • Donation puts wind in UCSC’s sails

    When Peter C. Adams was a biology major at UC Santa Cruz, he occasionally left his books behind and sailed off into Monterey Bay, courtesy of the campus Boating Center. Now, as a successful entrepreneur, he is returning the favor. And what a favor it is. Thanks to Adams, the UCSC Community Boating Center is…

Last modified: Mar 18, 2025