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

Students develop AI solutions for wildfire mitigation at Reboot the Earth hackathon

Stakeholder meetings scheduled for dean of social sciences search

Transformative gifts will help students find their paths as changemakers

Social Sciences faculty and staff honored at annual Fall Breakfast

Study works to uncover the impact of nutrition on the health of young adults 

Inspiring Change: UC Santa Cruz launches $750M campaign

Are you experienced? Students from first year of immersive-learning initiative share stories of profound impact

New global directory of reforestation organizations helps would-be donors maximize the impact of their philanthropy

Redefining systems of care: Alumna works to advance health equity across California

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In the media

• La porcícola que se come los bosques en el Meta
• 10 Iconic Food Writers Every Foodie Should Know
• Nobel nod to innovation drivers
• H-2A Visas Are Not The Solution to Trump’s Mass Deportation of Farmworkers
• What Santa Cruz voters should know about Measures B and C
• Reddit’s Former CEO Wants You to Buy a Subscription for Trees
• Do Nations With the Most Birds Attract the Most Bird Tourists?
• Tracey Weiss, Our Ocean Backyard | NEXTies: Earth & Sea celebrates Santa Cruz changemakers
• Recess Can Boost Student Learning. 9 Ways to Make It Matter

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Events

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