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September 26, 2022

UC Santa Barbara researcher introduces “Scholars for Ukraine”

By Melea Maglalang

Through fundraising efforts, Scholars for Ukraine helps provide resources for these groups to distribute food and medical supplies, mobilize doctors and provide assistance to refugees.

September 25, 2022

Ten Students and Staff Members at UC Santa Barbara Receive Distinguished Fulbright Award

By Kyra Schimpf

The Fulbright Program partnered with over 140 countries and granted its awards to over 400,000 students, teachers and professionals.

September 24, 2022

UCSB community protests for women’s rights in Iran following death of Mahsa Amini

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Nisha Malley

Amini’s death has sparked international protests and online dissent under the hashtag #Mahsa_Amini.

September 24, 2022

Cooper Housing Institute awards $50,000 to UCSB to launch new Housing SAdvocate Program and support Housing Voucher Program

By Siddharth Chattoraj

The nonprofit foundation, founded in 2018, has supported various campus programs in the past that tackle issues of student housing availability.

September 23, 2022

Suspended during pandemic, student housing guarantees won’t return until more housing is added

By Mark Alfred

Testimonials on the 2&2 program’s website underlined its importance to the student community.

September 22, 2022

UCSB researcher arrested for alleged child pornography possession had prior felony conviction, is now on leave and banned from campus

By Holly Rusch, Mark Alfred

Peterson was arrested in Carpinteria, at a house he did not reside in, for alleged possession of control child pornography and booked with a $50,000 bail, per police records obtained by the Nexus.

September 22, 2022

UCSB’s College Bowl team: The ‘dark horse candidate’

By Holly Rusch

Schuyler Capita reiterated that the group’s close friendship remained an asset throughout the trivia process.

September 22, 2022

UCSB researcher charged after UCPD found child pornography found on work computer, remains employed by university

By Mark Alfred, Holly Rusch

Three months after his arrest, the researcher is still employed by UCSB.

September 1, 2022

C.O.D.E. and students express discontent with changes to DSP notetaker program

By Mark Alfred

UC Santa Barbara’s disabled students program peer notetaking services program will still be available for students who cannot utilize the university’s adaptive technology options.

September 1, 2022

University of California program works with California’s Secretary of State to increase voting

By Kyra Schimpf

The resolution is a part of a historical partnership with the office of the Secretary of State to expand voting access and bolster voter participation among UC staff and students.

August 31, 2022

Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to sue UCSB over housing shortfall

By Mark Alfred

The board of supervisors’ decision follows months of attempted mediation between the two parties.

August 31, 2022

UCSB moves away from disabled student notetaker program; shifts to “adaptive technology solutions”

By Mark Alfred

UCSB instead opted to promote what they describe as “adaptive technology options” such as using a Smartpen or Glean.

August 30, 2022

Interactive Learning Pavilion nears completion

By Mark Alfred

The Learning Pavilion is still on track for occupancy in Spring Quarter 2023.

August 28, 2022

UCSB hosts free children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic; Set to give second doses this week

By Siddharth Chattoraj

The center gave its first doses on July 27 and will administer second doses of the vaccine on Aug. 24 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

August 24, 2022

Resources for Marginalized Students

By Asumi Shuda

Each community’s resource list is separated into services and centers from UC Santa Barbara, campus student organizations, housing options and academic options and resources.