Campus

May 27, 2026

Senate finalizes term, swears in new cohort

By Wynne Bendell

76th A.S. Senate adopted its final pieces of legislation at its last meeting, followed by the swearing in of the 77th cohort of executives and senators. 

May 27, 2026

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Dylan Vo

Women’s Center hosts "Women and Wheels," Gaucho Gaming hosts "Resupply Social" and Health & Wellness hosts "Energy Elixir Study Jams"

May 27, 2026

YDSA hosts teach-in demanding sanctuary campus, administration postpones negotiations

By Wynne Bendell, Lola Hadley

UCSB’s chapter of YDSA marched from the Library to Cheadle Hall to host a teach-in calling on university administrators to hear their demands on May 21. 

May 22, 2026

IHC announces new bachelor’s degree program with Corcoran State Prison

By Wynne Bendell

IHC announced a new Bachelor of Arts program for incarcerated individuals at Corcoran State Prison, with the first cohort being admitted for Fall 2027.

May 20, 2026

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Dylan Vo

IHC hosts "Humanities Decanted: Josephine Metcalf," CLCRC hosts "Grad Cap Decorating Event" and RCSGD hosts "Sapphic Scrapbooking - Graduation Season!"

May 20, 2026

Senate increases library resources, Pardall Center considers new operating hours

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

Senate passed funding to buy new library whiteboards and finalized the rollover funding for the next academic year at its May 13 meeting. 

May 20, 2026

Rape and strangulation perpetrator still at large after assault in campus housing

By Levi Kauffman

Over a week after a rape and strangulation that occured in UC Santa Barbara campus housing on May 9, the perpetrator remains at large.

May 14, 2026

AFSCME reaches tentative agreement with the UC, calls off strike

By Wynne Bendell

AFSCME Local 3299 called off their open-ended strike after it reached a tentative agreement with the UC late Wednesday night. 

May 13, 2026

Senate considers restructuring of Judicial Council, hears from Legal Resource Center

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

Senate considered a bill that would restructure the Judicial Council by adding a subcommittee and heard from the Legal Resource Center. 

May 13, 2026

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Dylan Vo

TSC hosts "Coffee & Community," Health & Wellness hosts "Dog Therapy Day" and UCSB Library hosts screening of "Hamnet."

May 10, 2026

Rape and strangulation reported in campus housing

By Levi Kauffman

On Saturday night, the UCSB Police Department received a report of a rape and strangulation on campus property that occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. 

May 7, 2026

Live: A.S. 2026 Spring Election Results

By Daily Nexus News Team

Live: A.S. 2026 Election Results

May 7, 2026

ACC hosts its 17th annual Top Rope Climbing Competition

By Yogita Sharma

The Adventure Climbing Center hosted its 17th annual Top Rope Climbing Competition, drawing 50 participants across four divisions for a day-long event on May 2.

May 6, 2026

Senate finalizes 2026-27 A.S. budget, staff allocated $3.8 million

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

The A.S. Senate finalized its budget for the 2026-27 academic year, with $3.8 million designated for staff at its April 29 meeting.

May 6, 2026

May Day rally calls on University to support workers

By Levi Kauffman, Dylan Vo

Alongside nationwide May Day protests, roughly 75 people gathered around the eternal flame to call on UC Santa Barbara to support campus workers on May 1. 

May 6, 2026

International Rescue Committee CEO David Miliband talks humanitarian relief at Campbell Hall

By Isabella Le

IRC President David Miliband discussed the importance of humanitarian relief & refugee aid in the face of major global conflicts & widespread need on April 22.