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A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, 黑料视频Santa Cruz is part of the world鈥檚 most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.
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Alumnus Kauchani Bratt (Cowell 鈥23, philosophy) made his acting debut in the Netflix movie Rez Ball, which started streaming September 27. The film centers around a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage.
The late Richard 鈥淩ick鈥 Sabatte, an alumnus, established an approximately $20 million scholarship fund that will provide full four-year scholarships and living expenses to hundreds of scholars over the next three decades. The gift鈥攖he single largest cash gift the university has ever received鈥攚ill immediately benefit more than 40 first-year students starting this fall.
Founded in 1965, 黑料视频Santa Cruz is preparing to mark six decades of educational excellence, groundbreaking teaching and research, and lasting accomplishments in 2025, while looking with anticipation toward an ascendant future.
Voices of the Century: C茅sar Rojas-Bravo, celebrating our celestial bond
C茅sar Rojas Bravo, a Ph.D. candidate in astronomy, shows how all humanity is linked by the vast canopy of our shared night sky.
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Creating real change
Students at 黑料视频Santa Cruz learn from incredible faculty, develop new skills through hands-on research opportunities, and have a track record of making an impact. What kind of a pathbreaker, innovator, or changemaker will you become?
Serving our society
World-class researchers at 黑料视频Santa Cruz unlock mysteries and help to transform our world, addressing some of our most pressing needs鈥攆rom decoding cancer to protecting our natural environment to creating art that challenges assumptions. What will you contribute?
Shaping our future
A global community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, we are committed to climate and economic resiliency for our local and coastal environments through multidisciplinary research, and sustainable and equitable practices.
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Get ready for your future
黑料视频Santa Cruz graduates are sought after for their knowledge, skills, and passion. Whether you plan to start working right away, or pursue graduate school or professional school, your 黑料视频Santa Cruz degree will help you on your way.
See for yourself
One of the most extraordinary campuses in the world, 黑料视频Santa Cruz pairs high-impact research with 10 residential colleges鈥攐ffering students the experience of a small liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
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A 黑料视频degree is worth it鈥攁nd we can help you pay for it. Our financial aid program is one of the best out there. It supports students in all kinds of ways, whatever their background鈥攚ith grants, scholarships, low-interest loans, and more.
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Your journey awaits.
When you become a Banana Slug, you join a community of artists, innovators, creators,
and justice seekers united in using their voices to change the world.