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two LAUR winners and UCSB's university librarian standing together outside the library
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Jeff Liang
This year’s LAUR runner-up Shirely Qiu (left) with winner Samuel Liu (center) and University Librarian Todd Grappone, May 2026

UCSB Library honors standout undergraduate researchers

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UCSB Surfrider Battalion honors US and Filipino POWs with competitive finish at Bataan Memorial Death March
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A new champion is crowned — and moves on to compete systemwide
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UCSB and community partners implement Deltopia restrictions and safety measures
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Grad Slam Showcase finalists to compete in final round on April 5 
Aerial view six white buildings surrounded by trees
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© SOM | Mithun
A rendered site plan for the San Benito student residential community.

Student housing lawsuits settled in new agreements between UC Santa Barbara, Goleta and Santa Barbara County
A collage image of the photos and books related to Cedric and Elizabeth Robinson
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Jonathan Rissmeyer/UCSB Library
The collection reflects the careers of the Robinsons, renowned for their seminal scholarship and activism that had wide-ranging influence.

New collection will enable discovery and exploration of the influential work of Cedric and Elizabeth Robinson
Portrait of Cuca Acosta
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Matt Perko
Cuca Acosta is associate director of admissions

Opening doors: Cuca Acosta’s journey from Santa Barbara High to college admissions leadership
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Student debate team finishes second at national Ethics Bowl
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EAOP Higher Education Week brings college representatives to area high schools
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UC Santa Barbara moves toward restoration of Ellwood Marine Terminal
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Grad Slam 2024: Diverse 3-minute talks, cash prizes
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Renowned paleoclimatologist Michael Mann on how to survive the climate crisis
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