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Lily Collins presents David Gross with his Breakthrough Award
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Lily Collins and David J. Gross, 2026 Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics winner speak onstage during the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 in Santa Monica, California.

UCSB’s David Gross wins Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

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Elena Zhukova

Bicycle safety gets major boost with collaborative new effort led by Associated Students
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UCSB to host UC application workshop for local high school students
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Dr. Dennis Assanis

Dr. Dennis Assanis appointed as UC Santa Barbara’s next chancellor
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UCSB’s Technology Incubator celebrates 10 years on campus
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Capping off a stellar year
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Matt Perko

University names winners of top student awards for Class of 2025
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Matt Perko

UCSB launches new faculty mentoring program to help new hires adjust and thrive
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Matt Perko

UC Santa Barbara commencement events to celebrate 7,460 graduates for 2024–2025
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National Book Award winner Jason De León uncovers stories at the U.S.-Mexico border
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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
Irene Beyerlein in front of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences seal
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Irene Beyerlein

Professor Irene Beyerlein elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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