Campus News
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UCSC Dining Services takes first place at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off
UCSC Dining Services took 1st place in Boston Chowder and 3rd in Manhattan Chowder at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off.
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About the UC Santa Cruz elephant seal research program
The UC Santa Cruz elephant seal research program began in 1967 when Professor Emeritus Burney Le Boeuf initiated a systematic tagging and censusing project at the Año Nuevo Reserve. This long-term study is housed within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). Currently, the research is spearheaded by Assistant Professor Roxanne Beltran, with significant…
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Policies on Faculty Rights and Responsibilities webpage
The page brings together relevant Regents policies, related Academic Personnel Manual provisions, and campus Academic Senate policies that guide faculty rights and responsibilities.
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First cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in northern elephant seals confirmed in California
The outbreak marks the first cases of HPAI H5N1 in marine mammals in California and the first detection in northern elephant seals.
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Ancient DNA reveals Ice Age mammals thrived after volcanic eruption
UC Santa Cruz researchers were able to collect ancient DNA preserved in permafrost for insight into how a natural disaster impacted genetic diversity.
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In Memoriam: Todd Newberry
A beloved teacher with a conviction in the power of a liberal arts education, Newberry inspired thousands of students to approach life with both wonder and, most importantly, incisive questions.
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From climate resilience to forensic science, 2025 Innovation Impact Award recipients announced
Their work demonstrates how UC Santa Cruz innovation moves from discovery to real-world benefit.
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UC Santa Cruz & HFFD: Breaking records and feeding hope, once again
The community donated enough to provide healthy food to 846 people all year long!
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The Lionel Cantú Queer Center food pantry seeks community support
The Lionel Cantú Queer Center seeks donations as student demand hits record levels. Help sustain their 24/7 food pantry by donating nonperishable items to support student wellness.
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A candid conversation with Marion Nestle: How corporations and politicians decide what you eat
A few hours before delivering the Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture, the longtime nutrition scholar and tireless consumer advocate Marion Nestle gave a far-ranging, informal interview at The Humanities Institute (THI.) Nestle discussed the political structure of the American food system, arguing that corporate influence—from agricultural subsidies to supermarket slotting fees—shapes what people eat far…