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UCSB student’s family to continue investigating death

December 9, 2025 by

The family of UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel will continue to investigate the incident that resulted in her death.
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Senate appoints new senator

December 8, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting. 
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A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’

December 5, 2025 by

A.S held its first quarterly ‘State of the Association’ meeting. Representatives from A.S. entities delivered quarterly reports on budget and ongoing projects. 
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Senate discusses fee increase proposal

December 4, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.
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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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