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UCSB UAW 4811 rallies ahead of contract bargaining

December 3, 2025 by

Workers across the UC rallied on Nov. 20 ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. At UC Santa Barbara, roughly 60 workers rallied at the Arbor walkway. 
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UCSB to host British Paralympians in 2028

November 24, 2025 by

Representatives of the British Paralympic Association and UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis officially signed a partnership agreement at a Nov. 21 conference. The University will host the Bri...
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UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative

November 20, 2025 by

The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.
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Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders

November 19, 2025 by

Senate proposed a resolution that would allow AI usage within the association with restrictions and urges UC President James Milliken to reinstate meetings with undergraduate student leaders.
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AFSCME goes on strike

November 19, 2025 by and

AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus
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UC Regents approve purchase of $7.8 million UCSB chancellor residence

November 18, 2025 by

The UC Regents approved the purchase of a $7.8 million residence for UC Santa Barbara chancellors during a closed session on Oct. 23.
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Students take action against history of sexual violence near lagoon

November 17, 2025 by

Several university entities have weighed in on safety concerns near the Campus Lagoon in response to a recent sexual assault in that area on Oct. 19.
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AFSCME, CNA to strike next week

November 14, 2025 by and

Two unions representing workers at the University of California will strike next week, from Nov. 17-18.
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A.S. president proposes projects to combat food insecurity, Senate grants funding

November 12, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate allocated $25,000 to fund projects that aim to address student food insecurity at its Nov. 5 meeting. 
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SSPs record areas of concern on campus safety walk

November 12, 2025 by and

Student Safety Partners led students, community members and administrators on their annual Lighting and Safety Walk on Nov. 5.
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Campus contends with budget reductions

November 6, 2025 by and

Former Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced that departments would face permanent budget reductions, although the full effects of the reductions are unclear. 
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Analyzing one year of diversity statements on department websites

November 6, 2025 by and

The Nexus looked at over 70 department, program and service websites to see if their diversity statements have changed since the onset of President Trump's second term in office.
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Senate passes $20,000 in funding toward Library Late Night Study, proposes S.N.A.P. alternatives

November 5, 2025 by

The A.S. Senate passed funding to partially reinstate the Library’s Late Night Study hours and discussed additional programs for students losing SNAP benefits. 
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Campus supplements S.N.A.P. benefits

November 5, 2025 by

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are delayed until further notice. There are several campus resources for students facing food insecurity.
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Game room opens in University Center thanks to student initiative

October 30, 2025 by

The University Center’s brand new game room hosted its grand opening on Oct. 21.
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