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
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
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
From the Chancellor
Chancellor Cynthia Larive: Leading efforts to address the challenges of climate change
March 2023
Samantha Hamilton: First Amendment advocate
Award-winning journalist and civil rights lawyer Samantha Hamilton (Kresge ’16, economics) finds herself using skills learned at City on a Hill Press during her fellowship as a newsroom attorney for the New York Times.
By Kristen Garabedian, March 2023