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A book with a red cover, titled Crying in H Mart, next to a photo of a young woman with dark hair on a yellow background
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Courtesy UCSB Library
Michelle Zauner, right, is the author of “Crying in H Mart,” the UCSB Reads program’s pick for 2026

UCSB Reads 2026 wraps up with Michelle Zauner’s appearance on campus

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Headshots of Alice Alldredge, Lars Bildsten and Henry Yang overlaid on a photo an academic building
Left to right: Alice Alldredge, Lars Bildsten and Henry Yang have been elected as members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Three UCSB professors elected as members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
black and white photograph of professor Waverly Duck in his office
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Matt Perko
Sociology professor Waverly Duck, April 2026

Sociologist Waverly Duck tapped to lead prominent journal
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UCSB professors honored by Ecological Society of America
color photograph of Kaylee Laub on stage during Grad Slam competiton
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Jeff Liang
Grad Slam champion Kaylee Laub, April 9, 2026

Innovative environmental education earns top honors at 2026 Grad Slam
a collection of seven headshots of the Grad Slam finalists
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Jeff Liang
2026 Grad Slam finalists (top row, from left) Ashley Diedenhofen, Celine Tsoi, Jakob Romine, Jordan Bream and (bottom row, from left) Kaylee Laub, Komal and Michaela Sten

UCSB graduate student researchers vie for title of 2026 Grad Slam champ
A few young people ride bikes through a mostly quiet intersection
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Jeff Liang

Community programming and collaboration central to spring quarter kickoff weekend
professor eileen boris standing outside with her hands on her hips
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Matt Perko
Eileen Boris, March 2026

Eileen Boris reflects on a career shaping feminist studies at UCSB
Shelly Gable, David Morrison, Javier Read de Alaniz, Kelly Caylor
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Matt Perko and Jeff Liang
Shelly Gable, David Morrison, Javier Read de Alaniz, and Kelly Caylor

UCSB professors honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
close up of photonics chip
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Jeff Liang

California prepares to accelerate quantum research and industry
UCSB Chancellor Dennis Assanis pictured with nonprofit CEO Melissa James
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Jeff Liang
UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis in discussion with REACH President and CEO Melissa James

Regional leaders discuss education, industry, energy and housing
A cyclists speeds down a bike path.
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Matt Perko
Integrating infrastructure for pedestrians, bicycles and motor vehicles makes for a healthier, more vibrant community.

New dashboard maps bike safety across Santa Barbara County
group shot of UCSB's Surfrider Battalion team
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Kailyn Heck
Surfrider Battalion team at Fort Hunter Liggett, pictured clockwise from top left: Madison Mohun, Yevgeny Beams, Darius James Khatami, Caz Arroyo, Zachary Trebotich, Jonathan Saenz, Fionn Bailey, Winston Bergseid, Jake Bermillo, Nicolas Gandolfo, Katelyn Hamel and Mia Lee

UCSB ROTC cadet team wins invite to prestigious West Point competition
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