Laura Lopez: Triumph and survival
M.S. '07; Ph.D. '11, astronomy and astrophysics
By Dan White, May 2022
Sherril (Babcock) Wells: Grounded in love
Cowell '81, history and East Asian studies
By Dan White, May 2022
Coming together to heal
Arts Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu's son, Lakas Shimizu, unexpectedly passed away in 2013 at the age of 8. In his memory, his family has established a scholarship at UC Santa Cruz supporting students in the arts.
By Christy Tall, May 2022
Lighting a spark
Astronaut and pioneering scientist Kathryn Sullivan is making a planned gift to inspire future generations.
By Dan White, May 2022
Teaching English in Vietnam
I went to Vietnam to work on a novel—but instead, I fell in love with the country and its people as I found a new career in teaching English. I'm encouraging my fellow Slugs to join me.
By Kent Wallace (Merrill '79, poetry and truth/individual major), May 2022
Travel with us!
Join us on one of our Inspired Expeditions! Travel is making its return, and we have some amazing destinations in the fall of 2022, including London; Morocco; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Chile.
May 2022
