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Kerry Bierman

UCSB names new vice chancellor of finance and chief financial officer

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Jeff Liang
UCPD Chief Matt Bly at his swearing-in ceremony, July 9, 2026.

New UCPD chief appointed, sworn in at UC Santa Barbara
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Deborah Williams dedicated decades of her career to improving her adopted home.

Deborah Williams joins the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame for decades of trailblazing public service
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Jeff Liang
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UCSB Library wins prestigious national award for UCSB Reads
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Matt Perko
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New Faculty Research Lecturer Thuc-Quyen Nguyen reflects on science, mentorship and resilience
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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

University names winners of top student awards for Class of 2026
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Jeff Liang

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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Jeff Liang

The Inauguration of Chancellor Dennis Assanis
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Matt Perko

Inauguration speakers highlight leadership, innovation, community connections
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UC Santa Barbara’s 2026 Commencement events to celebrate 6,727 graduates
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