Sherril (Babcock) Wells: Grounded in love
Cowell '81, history and East Asian studies
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.
Lighting a spark
Astronaut and pioneering scientist Kathryn Sullivan is making a planned gift to inspire future generations.
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.
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.