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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

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pumpkin with Storke tower carved in it
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Katie Falcone

Campus teams with students, neighbors and local agencies to ensure a safe and serene Halloween
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Early Academic Outreach Program is ‘Planting Dreams’ at UC Santa Barbara
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UC Santa Barbara again named ‘Best Place to Work’
Two students ascend the modern stairway of an academic building with bright sun overhead
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Matt Perko

UC Santa Barbara ranks among top universities nationally and globally in recent assessments
Celesta Billeci and Wynton Marsalis
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Kim Citro Photography
Celesta Billeci and Wynton Marsalis

A&L director awarded for leadership in the arts
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UC Santa Barbara and City of Santa Barbara secure a grant to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety
A cyclist rides beneath the palm trees along UCSB’s costal bluffs.
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Matt Perko
Santa Barbara is among the cities in California actively working to make the state more bike friendly.

Using AI in pursuit of better bike paths
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Annual summer film series from UCSB Arts & Lectures brings the beach
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A sneak peek at possible picks for UCSB Reads 2025

A celebratory send-off
A side-by-side image of a female dancer in motion and a woman playing tennis
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Left: Dario Calmese; right: Jeff Liang
The arts and humanities, including UCSB Arts & Lectures, and UCSB Athletics, are key focus areas for the Arnholds' generosity to the university.

John ’75 and Jody Arnhold elevate the arts, the humanities and athletics
A smiling graduate holds up a sash

A week’s worth of commencement activities will celebrate 6,875 graduates for 2023–2024
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