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Two students look at the UCSB Reads book exhibition
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The university’s award-winning common book program is the focus of "Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads," on display until Dec. 11.

New library exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary of UCSB Reads

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Film and Media Studies faculty sweep major national society awards
Headshot of Michael V. Drake
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Michael V. Drake, M.D.

UC President Emeritus Michael Drake, M.D. to speak on campus in a free event
Aerial view of the ocean, beach and mountains surrounding a university campus
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Jeff Liang
An aerial view of the UC Santa Barbara campus.

UCSB praised for excellence, access and value in national rankings
Adults in blue t-shirts ride bikes through cooridor of adults in blue t-shirt with arms upraised
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Matt Perko

Welcome home, Gauchos
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UCSB to host UC application workshop for local high school students
Headshot of Dennis Assanis overlaid on aerial view of campus
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Dr. Dennis Assanis

Dr. Dennis Assanis appointed as UC Santa Barbara’s next chancellor
White signs on a blue and gold wall
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UCSB’s Technology Incubator celebrates 10 years on campus
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Capping off a stellar year
Three people in graduation gowns walk past a colorful background of geometric shapes
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Matt Perko

University names winners of top student awards for Class of 2025
Three adults in graduation regalia throwing caps toward a blue sky
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Matt Perko

UC Santa Barbara commencement events to celebrate 7,460 graduates for 2024–2025
Closeup of 'The Book of Delights' with a library and people in the background
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Author Ross Gay caps off UCSB Reads 2025 with appearance on campus
James B. Milliken
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Charlie Palafox, University of Texas
James B. Milliken

James B. Milliken named 22nd president of the University of California
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