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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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‘It’s a great evening to really honor the journeys of so many aspiring young people’

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‘Awareness and Access’

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A Local Favorite
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Honoring Alumni
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Determined to Learn
aerial view of Henley Gate at UCSB

‘Breadth of Talent’
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On a Rankings Roll
Fullbright Award recipients

Research on the Road
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