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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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Matt Perko
2024–25 Racial Justice Fellows, from left: India Sanders, Diego Lazcano Avila and Marlene Lopez Torres

Fellows in the fight for racial justice
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A leader in promoting global engagement, reflecting diversity and embracing different perspectives
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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’
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Matt Perko

UC Santa Barbara ranks among top universities nationally and globally in recent assessments
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The Promise Fellowship Program supports graduate first-gen students from low-income households
Celesta Billeci and Wynton Marsalis
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Celesta Billeci and Wynton Marsalis

A&L director awarded for leadership in the arts
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First Mahsa Amini fellow begins doctoral program in religious studies
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Graduate students receive national research fellowships, with significant funding
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Promise Scholars celebrate graduation

UCSB programs for student parents and low-income scholars win NASH awards
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Elena Zukhova
Michael V. Drake, M.D.

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announces plans to step down
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Top mentors honored with annual awards
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