Students react: new AI major

March 6, 2026 by , and

UCSB CoE students share their perspectives on the new AI major which will be made available to all students by the 2027-28 academic year.
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Persian Student Group celebrates Nowruz, foreign intervention in Iran

March 4, 2026 by

The UCSB Persian Student Group celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, outside the UCSB Library on March 2. Nowruz, which will take place on March 20, has been celebrated for over three centuries and...
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I.V. Food Co-op sees improved financials following shutdown of downtown store

February 27, 2026 by

The IV Food Co-op's board members announced their financial situation has improved following the shutdown of its downtown location.
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Office of Ombuds provides confidential consultation in a range of difficult situations

February 20, 2026 by

The Office of the Ombuds provides confidential consultation services to all campus community members on issues related to the University.
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MSA supports Muslim community members during Ramadan

February 18, 2026 by

The UCSB MSA has planned meals and prayers to build community among Muslim students as they observe Ramadan.
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Senate hears from Indivisible I.V., allocates funding to I.V. cityhood initiative

February 18, 2026 by and

Senate heard from the newly formed IV chapter Indivisible and allocated $10,000 to IVCSD for their initiative to make Isla Vista a city.
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Artificial intelligence aims to bring real connections to college campuses

February 13, 2026 by

Ditto is a new dating app that was created by two UC Berkeley dropouts and utilizes AI features to set users up on dates.
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SBIFF 2026: Academy Award-nominated directors talk international features

February 12, 2026 by

Kleber Mendonça Filho (“The Secret Agent”), Jafar Panahi (“It Was Just an Accident”), Joachim Trier (“Sentimental Value”), Oliver Laxe (“Sirāt”) and Kaouther Ben Hania (“The Voice ...
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Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

February 6, 2026 by

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.
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Immigrant rights activist speaks on immigrant justice in higher education

January 30, 2026 by

Immigrant rights activist Ju Hong spoke on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant and fighting for immigrant justice.
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UCIMM provides free immigration legal services to university community

January 29, 2026 by

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services with the goal of supporting the entire university community by expanding legal equity
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“People’s Hearing” addresses federal oil and gas leasing plan

January 22, 2026 by

The EDC hosted a “People’s Hearing” to discuss and raise awareness of the federal government’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore oil and gas development. 
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Associated Students, local organizations advocate for immigrant rights

January 21, 2026 by and

A.S. hosted a “Protect Your Peers” week to raise awareness and provide resources on the rights of undocumented and international communities.
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A.S. S.A.G. mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

The 2025-26 Associated Students Student Advocate General spoke with the Daily Nexus regarding her work supporting vulnerable student populations during fall quarter. Fourth-year sociology major Sydney...
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Roger’s Tacos prohibited from public pop-ups, expresses hopes to restart

January 14, 2026 by

Roger’s Tacos, a family-owned pop-up restaurant in I.V., has been prohibited by the SBC Public Health Department from holding public fundraising events.
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