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Lily Collins presents David Gross with his Breakthrough Award
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Lily Collins and David J. Gross, 2026 Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics winner speak onstage during the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 in Santa Monica, California.

UCSB’s David Gross wins Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

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Conference on the Americas features Chilean leader and activist Elisa Loncón Antileo
Annette Hilton on stage giving a research talk
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Jeff Liang
Hydrologist Annette Hilton is the winner of the Grad Slam Showcase 2023.

Grad Slam winner Annette Hilton wants to use data to keep tap water flowing
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‘It’s a great evening to really honor the journeys of so many aspiring young people’
Students descend the building’s main staircase.
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Matt Perko
The ILP’s large windows and open corridors take advantage of the Southern California sunshine.

A new, fully electric facility opens just in time for spring quarter, increasing classroom capacity by 35%
Corner of Embarcadero Del Mar and Pardall in Isla Vista, CA
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Jeff Liang

Regulations in place, alternative activities planned for the weekend of April 7-9
Philosophy professor Thomas Holden
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Matt Perko
Professor Thomas Holden, March 2023

New book offers new interpretation on Thomas Hobbes’ philosophy of religion
Alexa Bertola in a CalTrans hard hat inset in a circle above Henley Gate, UC Santa Barbara

Caltrans representative answers questions about the impending construction project on Highway 217
Professor Umesh Mishra sitting on stairs
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Matt Perko
Professor Umesh Mishra

A new leader: Professor Umesh Mishra to become dean of engineering
blue lab coat with UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA in yellow stitching
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Matt Perko

A University of California multi-campus initiative strives to boost diversity within its STEM teaching faculty ranks
two students stand near library stacks

Graduate Scholars Program builds sense of community and connection for graduate students
Headshot of Jeffrey Milem
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Matt Perko
Jeffrey Milem

Gevirtz School Dean Jeffrey Milem elected to prestigious National Academy of Education
Geoff Meyerhof presents at UCSB Grad Slam 2022
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Jeff Liang
Geoff Meyerhof presents his winning talk at the finale of UCSB Grad Slam 2022

UC-systemwide graduate student showcase started at UCSB reaches a milestone anniversary
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