Month: August 2024
Creating a ripple in the chemistry field
A UC Santa Cruz chemistry professor working to help produce better treatments for Alzheimer's disease reflects on his journey, from the dark days that clouded his youth to a career defined by a passion for fundamental discovery
By Mike Peña, August 2024
Making memories
A group of 11 students had a transformative learning journey when they traveled to Okinawa over spring break as part of the Okinawa Memories Initiative, a public history project that uses experiential learning and community service to explore the dramatic...
By Gwen Jourdonnais, August 2024
Life Beyond the Redwoods
To illustrate the impact of Banana Slugs on our world, we're proud to showcase the stories and achievements of UCSC’s Class of 2023, which, just one year after graduation, has already made an indelible mark.
August 2024
Kate Wang: From the rink to the reef
Student Kate Wang, a former Youth Olympic figure skater, discovered a passion for teaching while pursuing marine biology and mathematics at UCSC
By Haneen Zain (Rachel Carson ’21, politics), August 2024
Leo Merle: On track
Alumnus and former Banana Slug runner Leo Merle will represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, competing in the T38 mid-distance race.
By Haneen Zain (Rachel Carson ’21, politics), August 2024
Philanthropy in action
Alumna Roberta Gordon’s family foundation addresses the intersection of climate and sustainable food systems and other environmental challenges, women's health programs, arts and identity projects, social justice programs, and other current areas of need.
By Christy Tall, August 2024
