News & Events
In the Social Sciences Division, our faculty, staff, students, and alumni are raising the bar on the public benefits of higher education and leading change to advance justice and sustainability. Learn more about our impact through the latest stories from our campus newscenter and global media coverage of our work, and check our upcoming events for opportunities to get involved.
From the newscenter
Nine major wins worth celebrating in 2025
Students in summer field school unearth artifacts and a new passion for archaeology
UC Santa Cruz student Sheyna Burns awarded state grant to build pathways for equitable food systems
Learning from Dolores Huerta’s legacy
New analysis of home sales makes economic case for resilient coastal forests
Helping health care providers navigate social, political, and legal barriers to patient care
Revealing the secrets of the human brain
Alumna Tonje Switzer receives Green Heart Award for CZU complex fire and Santa Cruz storm recovery efforts
Students develop AI solutions for wildfire mitigation at Reboot the Earth hackathon
In the media
Events
How to Find a Job On Campus (Virtual Session)
January 16, 2026
Gaining Experiences to Help Prepare for Your Pre-Health Journey
January 26, 2026
