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UCSB Library wins prestigious national award for UCSB Reads

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New Faculty Research Lecturer Thuc-Quyen Nguyen reflects on science, mentorship and resilience
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UC Santa Barbara Information Technology wins Zero Trust Award
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UCSB names new dean of its prestigious Bren School
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Commencement 2026 celebrates accomplishment, purpose and community
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Jeff Liang
Bren's class of 2026 face the future with new skills, expertise and determination.

The Bren School’s new graduates are ready to face the challenges of the times
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Jeff Liang

University names winners of top student awards for Class of 2026
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UCSB’s College of Creative Studies leads 2026 Commencement ceremonies
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UCSB names new dean of its Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
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Inauguration speakers highlight leadership, innovation, community connections
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Jeff Liang

The Inauguration of Chancellor Dennis Assanis
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Matt Perko

UC Santa Barbara’s 2026 Commencement events to celebrate 6,727 graduates
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Matt Perko

Symposium celebrates UCSB’s academic excellence
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