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black and white aerial photograph from 1929 of the coast between Cole Oil Point and Campus Point
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Fairchild Aerial Surveys / UCSB Library Special Research Collections
A 1929 aerial photograph of what is now called Coal Oil Point (lower left), Isla Vista and UC Santa Barbara's Campus Lagoon

UCSB team saves historic aerial photos critical to coastal research

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photograph of a first edition copy of the novel "The Grapes of Wrath"
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Matt Perko
A first edition of "The Grapes of Wrath" was among a recent donation of John Steinbeck's major works to the UCSB Library archive

Trove of John Steinbeck first editions and audio recordings elevate UCSB Library archive
view from above of campus buildings with mountains in background
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Matt Perko

UCSB ranks eighth globally for interdisciplinary science
Meghan Morrissey uses a micropipette in her lab.
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Matt Perko
Morrissey’s group is working to harness macrophage immune cells for novel cancer therapies.

Prof. Meghan Morrissey honored by the American Cancer Society for her work on cancer immunotherapy
three-panel photographic image of a woman holding a picture of her son, the cover of a new book on Guatemala and the dry riverbed below a dam
"The Fourth Invasion" argues that present-day hydroelectric projects are a continuation of Guatemala's long history of colonialism and resource exploitation and includes the state-sponsored genocide of the late 20th century

Guatemala’s history of colonialism, from genocide to extractionist industries
color photograph of three UCSB students, each a newly announced Racial Justice Fellow
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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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New agreement empowers more UC authors to share their scholarship openly 
graphic with students and fulbright logo

A leader in promoting global engagement, reflecting diversity and embracing different perspectives
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Library’s new consultation service targets campus research labs
Aerial view of university buildings surrounded by greenery with mountains in the background
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Matt Perko

The university’s foundation board adds new trustees, welcomes new chair
black and white photo of four african american men wearing striped prison uniforms in the late 1800s
Image from "Slavery by Another Name" documentary

Center for Black Studies Research launches documentary series with ‘Slavery by Another Name’
adults outside
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Jeff Liang

Learn and grow: Dilling Yang Staff Scholarship Program marks 20-year milestone
pumpkin with Storke tower carved in it
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Katie Falcone

Campus teams with students, neighbors and local agencies to ensure a safe and serene Halloween
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