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Hayden Vega wears a lobster on his head
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Matt Perko

Real-world coral studies spark future in ocean conservation

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Rocio Curiel sits among nature
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Field of dreams: Rocio Curiel’s remarkable path to graduation
color photograph of Alec Garcia in Army fatigues
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Nicolas Gandolfo

Graduating ROTC cadet draws inspiration from family, personal grit
Three people in graduation gowns walk past a colorful background of geometric shapes
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University names winners of top student awards for Class of 2025
Jaz Gates
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Jaz Gates graduates with a mission to uplift
Christina Ramsey
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Graduate vocalist represents music community at UCSB Commencement
Nik Belle
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Nik Belle builds community, creativity and code at UCSB
Three adults in graduation regalia throwing caps toward a blue sky
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UC Santa Barbara commencement events to celebrate 7,460 graduates for 2024–2025
Courtney Wright
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Commencement speaker Courtney Wright reflects on a transformative journey
college age woman of Taiwanese descent sits in studio with branches and canvas
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Meiya Sidney '25, College of Creative Studies and art honors

Artist explores Taiwanese heritage and memory though ceramics
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Surfrider Battalion ROTC cadets receive gold bars at beachside ceremony

A celebratory send-off
Graduate athlete
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Jeff Liang

And just like that … a new crop of Gaucho grads takes a bow
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