A look into the history behind UCSB’s new chancellor, Dennis Assanis

August 28, 2025 by and

Before being named as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, Dennis Assanis served as the president of the University of Delaware for nine years.
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A summer in UC news

August 27, 2025 by

James B. Milliken, former chancellor of the University of Texas system, began his tenure as the 22nd president of the University of California on Aug. 1.
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University closes physical therapy department

August 19, 2025 by

UCSB will close its physical therapy department at the end of summer, laying off two physical therapists and referring students to off-campus providers.
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Analyzing one month of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

August 4, 2025 by and

Through analyzing spatial and temporal aspects of I.C.E. sightings across both Goleta and Santa Barbara, along with overlaying population data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the Nexus aims ...
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Friendship Manor resident found dead in Goleta Slough

July 23, 2025 by

Detectives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Sonia Lang Crestfield on July 22.
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Dennis Assanis appointed next UCSB chancellor

July 17, 2025 by

Dennis Assanis, former president of the University of Delaware, has been appointed as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. He will assume the role on Sept. 1. 
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Friendship Manor resident goes missing in Isla Vista

July 15, 2025 by

Sonia Lang Crestfield, a resident of Friendship Manor, the retirement community in Isla Vista, went missing last Friday. 
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Daily Nexus I.C.E. Sighting Tracker

July 4, 2025 by and

The Nexus has launched an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Sighting Tracker in light of recent raids in Goleta as part of nationwide expansions in I.C.E. activity.
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Senate completes its final agenda of the year

June 25, 2025 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate held its final meetings of the year on May 28 and June 4. Senators heard public comments and finished its final agenda.
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Executive Vice Chancellor David Marshall named UCSB interim chancellor

June 16, 2025 by

David Marshall, the executive vice chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, will serve as the interim chancellor starting July 15.
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Sable pipeline halts production, students voice concerns, hope

June 16, 2025 by

Recent legal actions have hindered Sable Offshore’s plan to restart the Las Flores Pipeline. UCSB Stop Sable has continued to oppose the pipeline.
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La Guardia Nacional se detiene cerca de Home Depot en Goleta

June 12, 2025 by and

  Más temprano hoy, varios vehículos pertenecientes a la Guardia Nacional fueron vistos estacionados cerca de Home Depot en Goleta. Los vehículos ya han abandonado la zona y se cree que se dir...
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National Guard stops near Home Depot in Goleta

June 8, 2025 by

Earlier today, several vehicles belonging to the National Guard were reportedly stationed near the Home Depot in Goleta. The vehicles have since left the area.
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Armed group assaults, robs two people in Isla Vista

May 28, 2025 by

Last night, a group of suspects assaulted two people at Tierra De Fortuna Park, stealing property from the victims. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the crime. 
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A week in UC student news

May 28, 2025 by

Department of Justice says it intends to sue UC over alleged antisemitism and the first human bladder transplant was operated at UCLA. 
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