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
Institute for Social Transformation awarded $700k grant to support inclusive economic development throughout Central California
From KZSC to national acclaim
Scheduling smarter: Combining technology and policy for more pleasant, equitable commuting
Get to know our researchers
Fall 2025 Emeriti Lecture: “Kicking the Prow: Reflections on a Life in Conversation with Past and Present People and Other Creatures”
Breaking barriers and guiding others
Rooted in education, expanding opportunity
Lessons from a historic quest to heal spider bites are helping to fight neglected tropical diseases today
Two UC Santa Cruz Education Ph.D. candidates receive 2025 National Academy of Education fellowships
In the media
Events
Corporations at Climate Crossroads: Book Talk with Lily Hsueh
November 18, 2025
Interdisciplinary Sciences Building