University of California, Santa Cruz: Celebrating 50 years

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Ranked 2nd in the U.S., 8th in the world among universities under 50

Thanks, and wow!

Slugs flock to 50th anniversary Alumni Weekend for biggest alumni gathering in campus history

Green & Proud

UC Santa Cruz again named by Princeton Review as sustainability leader »

UC Santa Cruz named one of Princeton Review's top 50 'greenest' colleges - Scenic view of campus bike path

Barn again

Historic barn rises again to become a center for sustainability programs. Get involved

Featured Events

May 11: Jim Gill: Volcanism as the
re-creation of Earth
May 13: The Accelerating Universe: Einstein's Blunder Undone
May 22: Dance concert: Splinters in Our Ankles Primary tabs
May 25: "Slugs To Sludge"
Wastewater 5K

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GAIL HERSHATTER

History professor is among the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, and writers newly elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Continue»

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Alumni Weekend 2015 Highlight

Alumni reconnecting, networking and reliving memories at this magical place. See you next year!

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