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New Grant To Lay Framework for Digital Database

The UCSB library has received a $100,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences to create a framework that supports extensive digital library collections.
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Guests Speak on Love in Politics

Renowned minds in art and academia flew into Santa Barbara this week to discuss the concept of civility in the face of hatred and violence at UCSB Student Affairs’ newest series.
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New Transfer Center Opens in the Library

UC Santa Barbara held a grand opening for the transfer student center in the UCSB Library on Wednesday, celebrating a work in progress since the library opened doors in January.
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Remaining Senators Sworn In at First Senate

Associated Students Senators began their time in office at the first Senate of the year on Wednesday after a delayed start for the new government in spring 2016.
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UCSB Ranked No. 8 Top Public School

Among all the UCs, UCSB held the number-three spot on the list.
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Library Funding Aims at Tech Advances

In addition to data-related projects and hires, library staff will also focus on increasing available space in the coming year.
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Campus Construction Chugs Along

Year-old construction projects are finding their ways to a close in the near future.
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Bikes: Gauchos’ Ride or Die

Take a spin with the Nexus through UCSB’s history on two wheels.
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Bribery Scandal Comes To a Close as Executives Are Sworn In

The Associated Students executive board for fall 2016 was sworn into office on Monday, culminating four months of speculation concerning bribery allegations against the Interfraternity Council (IFC).
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Umail Phishing Scam Compromises Student, Admin Security

UCSB cyber security officials talk safety after scammers sent suspicious emails to UCSB students and administration "phishing" for login info.
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UC Allocates $3.3 Million to Increase Student Access to Food

Juli Nguyen, who will begin her fourth year in the fall, has struggled with food insecurity since her first year at UC Santa Barbara.
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Regents’ Challenge to Campus Rape Case Fails

The UC Regents have failed to strike four sections of text from a civil lawsuit filed against them in January arguing that they were partially responsible for a woman’s rape.
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UCSB Sees Increased Admissions, More In-State Students for 2016

The UC says it has admitted 3,000 more in-state students for the 2016-17 academic year, prompting revolutionary campus housing ideas and more.
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UCSB Sees Large Voter Turnout Despite Finals

Voter turnout from UC Santa Barbara and Isla Vista reached new heights this election year, with over 5,000 local residents casting votes in the June 7 California Primary.
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UCSB Police Assist UCLA after Shooting, Boost Presence at Home

Less than 24 hours after the shooting at UCLA, six members of the UCSB Police Department arrived in Los Angeles to aid local officers.
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