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Celebrating honors for faculty, researchers and others

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Six UCSB junior faculty members selected for 2026 NSF CAREER awards

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Christopher Costello
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Matt Perko
Christopher Costello

Christopher Costello recognized for his pioneering work in environmental markets
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Recent UCSB graduates Matthieu Huy and Enri Lala were selected from 3,400 applicants for a fully funded year of graduate study in France.

Two UC Santa Barbara graduates receive inaugural Lafayette Fellowship
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Background image by Benton Sherman, portrait by Jeff Liang
Deborah Williams dedicated decades of her career to improving her adopted home.

Deborah Williams joins the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame for decades of trailblazing public service
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Jeff Liang
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UCSB Library wins prestigious national award for UCSB Reads
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Matt Perko

Comm scholar Dan Lane named UC fellow for research on AI and civic engagement
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Matthew Helgeson takes neutron scattering to the next level
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Matt Perko
Thuc-Quyen Nguyen

New Faculty Research Lecturer Thuc-Quyen Nguyen reflects on science, mentorship and resilience
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UC Santa Barbara Information Technology wins Zero Trust Award
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Matt Perko
Howard Chiang, UCSB historian

Howard Chiang honored for career in queer history and Sinophone studies
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Matt Perko
Graduate Division commencement ceremony, June 11, 2026

UCSB Graduate Division marks milestone year
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Jeff Liang
This year’s LAUR runner-up Shirely Qiu (left) with winner Samuel Liu (center) and University Librarian Todd Grappone, May 2026

UCSB Library honors standout undergraduate researchers
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Scene from UCSB Department of Theater and Dance production of "Animal Farm," February 2026

UCSB student-produced plays collect theater awards
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