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The newly named Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas honors a civil rights icon while continuing groundbreaking research. READ MORE.

An equitable future for food

Darryl Wong, the new executive director for the Center for Agroecology, will provide administrative and strategic leadership to support the center's mission. READ MORE.

Social factors affect trends for LGBTQ+ youth

Locally supportive climates may do little to aid mental health for LGBTQ+ youth amidst societal stigma. READ MORE.

Red flags of online echo chambers

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have identified specific elements that are linked to virtual spaces that gather like-minded individuals. READ MORE.

Representation for autistic adults

Autistic adults have become increasingly visible in media and more in the past decade, but challenges with portrayals of autism persist. READ MORE.

Anti-racism resources

The Institute for Social Transformation collects resources for change. SEE MORE

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