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Researchers paint a global picture of whale-ship collision risk

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Shocked quartz reveals evidence of historical cosmic airburst
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Expert on Latin American geography wins teaching award
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Social psychologist Brenda Major wins mentor award, launches scholarship
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Surfrider Battalion ROTC cadets receive gold bars at beachside ceremony

A celebratory send-off
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Leveraging social psychology to overcome barriers to climate action
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From Juneteenth to reparations: The ongoing journey for racial justice
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Left: Dario Calmese; right: Jeff Liang
The arts and humanities, including UCSB Arts & Lectures, and UCSB Athletics, are key focus areas for the Arnholds' generosity to the university.

John ’75 and Jody Arnhold elevate the arts, the humanities and athletics
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Harrison Tasoff
Transferable conservation credits could incentivize comprehensive protection the ocean’s diverse habitats and wildlife.

A conservation market could incentivize global ocean protection
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Matt Perko
“Coming back to school a little bit older and as a veteran has helped me truly appreciate this experience. It turns out I really enjoy this environment and being in academia — it’s been phenomenal,” says Shadoe Neri-Dewitt ’24.

How a transfer student veteran went from Navy to neuroscience
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Matt Perko

University names winners of top student awards for Class of 2024
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Four undergraduates and one professor receive Chancellor’s research awards
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