UC Santa Cruz Magazine

When humanists met technologists

UC Santa Cruz’s new Humanizing Technology Certificate Program is helping students confront the moral and social implications of technology, harnessing the power of the humanities to envision a more just and responsible future.

By Dan White, August 2023

Exploring their roots and helping others fly

Members of the UCSC Black Men’s Alliance alumni group, which mentors students and helps them launch careers, found that a trip to Ghana not only got them in touch with their African roots but also deepened their connections with each other.

By Lisa Renner, August 2023

Empowering communities through partnership

UCSC’s Blum Center has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to amplify affordable housing opportunities in Santa Cruz. One of the project’s goals is to understand how homeownership affects families in terms of things like parental and child economic stability, health, and well-being.

By Haneen Zain (Rachel Carson ’21, politics), August 2023

Letters

From the chancellor

Chancellor Cynthia Larive: Impactful innovation synonymous with UC Santa Cruz

May 2023

Alumni profiles

Joseph K. Lyou: Environmental justice for all

President and CEO of Coalition for Clean Air Joe Lyou (M.S. ’86; Ph.D. ’90, psychology) began his decades-long fight for environmental protection and civil rights during his student years at UCSC.

By Kristen Garabedian, May 2023

Alumni profiles

Bonnie Garmus: Chemical reaction

Bonnie Garmus (Rachel Carson ’79, aesthetic studies/creative writing), author of the smash-hit novel Lessons in Chemistry, drew on many lessons learned at UC Santa Cruz on her way to finding the formula for success.

By Dan White, May 2023

Campus Updates

Leadership news

A roundup of recent additions in leadership positions at UC Santa Cruz

May 2023

Giving

Supporting others and giving back

Colleen Langan (Porter ’06, anthropology) overcame much personal hardship to attend UCSC. Now as the vice president of treasury at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Langan gives back to the Smith Society, which supported her during her student years.

By Haneen Zain (Rachel Carson ’21, politics), May 2023

Travel with us!

Adventure and exploration await you! Join us on one of our Inspired Expeditions in 2023 and 2024.

May 2023

Events

Calendar

Find out what's going on! Check out our virtual events calendar—packed with lectures, workshops, performances, exhibits, and more. Sign up for our events newsletter, The LineUp, to get events sent to your inbox.

May 2023