UC Santa Barbara Magazine features stories and visuals that highlight some of the people, programs, scholarly pursuits and cultural endeavors that make UC Santa Barbara a world-class institution. It also casts a wider net, aspiring not only to bring readers onto campus through its pages, but also to place the university in the world by examining issues, trends and topics of broad relevance, interest and impact.
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The art of being seen
Kip Fulbeck’s ‘The Hapa Project’ brings together voices and faces that defy easy categorization, building community in the process
Ben Halpern wants you to prove him wrong
Chancellor Yang concludes a historic chapter of evolution and growth for the campus
How the US became a science superpower
For decades, U.S. research leadership has been a defining national strength. Now, amid federal scrutiny of university research and shifts in funding priorities, that long-held scientific edge is at risk.
A bright future under new leadership
Chancellor Dennis Assanis brings global experience, academic excellence and a spirit of innovation to guide UC Santa Barbara into its next era of growth and discovery
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On Campus
Short takes, lively stories and snapshot looks at the UC Santa Barbara campus and community open a window into our dynamic environment and diverse culture.
Alumni
Alumni profiles, news bites and insights both from and about the UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association foster a strong sense of connection and Gaucho pride.
