What's Current in

Campus + Community

A building under construction. Blue sky and mountains visible behind it.
Photo Credit
Kirsten Brinlee
Work on the San Benito Student Housing Project began in spring 2025 and is on schedule for anticipated occupancy in the fall of 2027.

New student housing projects at UCSB progressing on schedule

Read Article

Archival photos of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Santa Barbara
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, circa 1926 (left), and in 2000. Photos courtesy of Mary Robles.

Library collaboration showcases Santa Barbara community history
Elisabeth Steel drawing on a clear panel
Photo Credit
Eric Isaacs
Elisabeth Steel using Learning Glass video technology

‘Job market ready’ — A doctoral emphasis in teaching excellence
Ecologies of Childhood conference logo
Photo Credit
Illustration by Maya Gonzalez

International literary conference explores the ‘ecologies of childhood’
Fulbright scholars
From left, Fulbright awardees Nicky Rehnberg, Rachel Levine and Claire Chevallier

To Germany, Japan and Nepal they go, with Fulbright awards in tow
Promise Fellowship awardees (from left) Lesley Figueroa, Anthony A. Botros, Erik Magaña and Rosemary Juarez
2023-24 Promise Fellowship awardees (from left) Lesley Figueroa, Anthony A. Botros, Erik Magaña and Rosemary Juarez

First-generation college students awarded Promise Fellowships to ease financial stress as they pursue advanced degrees
In Focus placeholder

Take a peek — and make a pick — for UCSB Reads 2024
In Focus placeholder

This summer, take a free bus ride from campus to the courthouse for open-air screenings of space creature-themed flicks
In Focus placeholder

Inaugural Joseph Connell fellowship supports graduate field ecology in honor of late biologist
Group photo of ROTC commissioning event
Photo Credit
Sara Villacorta
UC Santa Barbara ROTC Surf Battalion commissioning ceremony

Promoting adaptability and compassion, Army ROTC Surfrider Battalion commissions new officers to ‘serve those they lead’
Graduate athlete
Photo Credit
Jeff Liang

And just like that … a new crop of Gaucho grads takes a bow
two students in blue commencement garb
Photo Credit
Matt Perko

‘Stewards of our fragile and precious environment,’ Bren students lauded at Commencement
Dancer in flight
Photo Credit
Courtesy
New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will perform in UCSB Arts & Lectures' upcoming season.

With its new season of performances and programs UCSB Arts & Lectures promises to ‘spark joy’
Subscribe to Campus + Community