Powerful Christmas Day winds gusting up to 114 mph severely damaged UC Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, forcing the nearly 140-year-old facility to close while officials headquartered at UC Santa Cruz assess structural damage and begin repairs expected to take months.
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center prepares for biggest exhibition update since its opening 25 years ago: See More HQ
For the first time since opening 25 years ago, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center will debut a new permanent exhibit this spring, See More HQ, designed to position the center as a collaborative hub connecting local scientists, community groups and the public around coastal resilience.
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Current, former residents file lawsuit against UC-owned Hilltop apartments
Nineteen current and former residents have filed a lawsuit against Hilltop apartments and property manager Greystar, alleging negligence, substandard repairs and habitability violations after sewage flooding, mold and unresolved maintenance issues in the University of California-owned complex.
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With emotion, judge accepts diversion request for UCSC student charged in 2024 pro-Palestine encampment raid
Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Mandy Tovar grew emotional as she granted diversion to UC Santa Cruz student Esmeralda Hurtado, the only one of 122 protesters from the 2024 pro-Palestine encampment arrests to face formal charges. Citing Hurtado’s character and the facts of the case, Tovar’s decision allows the 20-year-old to avoid trial if she completes community service and complies with court conditions through 2026.
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Fewer international students are coming to the U.S. What this means for California
The number of new international students enrolling in college in the U.S. is dropping. Their losses will be felt beyond classrooms, as foreign students in particular drive scientific research and advancement. As the state with the most international students, California will likely feel the biggest impact.
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Person hospitalized after falling 80 feet from tree near UC Santa Cruz
One person was hospitalized over the weekend after falling 80 feet from a tree near UC Santa Cruz.
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Pianist Benny Green takes the stage alongside UC Santa Cruz Jazz Big Band on Dec. 7
The UC Santa Cruz Jazz Big Band is holding a concert on Dec. 7 at the Music Center Recital Hall, with guest artist Benny Green under the direction of UCSC music lecturer Charles Hamilton.
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UC Santa Cruz extends faculty hiring slowdown in bid to close $80 million deficit
UC Santa Cruz will extend its faculty hiring slowdown to address an $80 million deficit, planning to hire only five professors this year and none next year while allowing its faculty ranks to shrink by about 11% through attrition.
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UC Santa Cruz announces $750 million fundraising campaign through 2030
UC Santa Cruz has launched a public campaign to raise $750 million by 2030, building on the $360 million already secured since a quiet 2020 kickoff to support student programs, scholarships, research and new facilities.
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UCSC employees stage a two-day strike amid stalled negotiations
UC Santa Cruz employees represented by AFSCME Local 3299 are striking Monday and Tuesday, reducing dining hall hours, health appointments and bus service on campus.