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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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Senate hears from concerned students over PT clinic closure, updates legal code

August 26, 2025 by

The A.S. Senate passed several bills updating its legal code. Several student athletes spoke against the recent closure of the physical therapy department and Athletic Performance Center. 
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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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A.S. President shares plans to address boycott ban, senate discusses updating legal code

August 5, 2025 by

The A.S. Senate proposed new bills to reform its legal code and the president discussed plans regarding the ban on student governments boycotting countries.
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Newly appointed University Librarian to expand study spaces and open access resources

August 1, 2025 by

Todd Grappone was appointed UCSB's University Librarian by former Chancellor Henry T. Yang and officially assumed the role on July 1.
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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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Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code

July 16, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from Isla Vista Arts members requesting funding amid federal budget cuts, and Senate leadership presented new projects in first summer meeting.
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UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

July 8, 2025 by

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.
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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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A.S. resolution passes, stipulating UCSB to recognize Armenian Genocide

June 20, 2025 by

The 75th Senate passed a resolution urging administration to honor Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and condemn any denial of the Armenian Genocide.
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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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MCC reviews Holistic Safety Plan

June 16, 2025 by

The MultiCultural Center hosted a forum to reflect on the implementation of their Holistic Safety Plan over the past year, as well as discuss upcoming plans. 
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Judicial Council charges former IVP with two violations of Membership Rights

June 6, 2025 by

The Judicial Council ruled in favor of Kamaya Jackson in the case of the Office of the Attorney General for Jackson versus former A.S. IVP Açucar Pinto.
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Missed evidence and conflicts of interest: Behind the controversial UCSB Associated Students 2025 election

June 4, 2025 by

A presidential candidate did not drop out due to Daniyal Siddiqui's direct actions though the Judicial Council charges him for it
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Group sets scooter on fire near residence hall

June 3, 2025 by

On June 2, the UC Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report of arson where a group of people was seen lighting a scooter on fire.
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