Campus

February 25, 2026

Understanding the Flock camera near UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

An automated license plate reader managed by Flock Safety has operated in front of UC Santa Barbara’s Santa Catalina Residence Hall for over a year.

February 25, 2026

College of Engineering to offer new AI major

By Wynne Bendell

College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.

February 20, 2026

Mobility Transport Program seeks permanent student fee

By Michelle Cisneros, Wynne Bendell

The Mobility Transport Program is seeking a permanent student fee to fund the program.

February 20, 2026

Office of Ombuds provides confidential consultation in a range of difficult situations

By Iris Guo

The Office of the Ombuds provides confidential consultation services to all campus community members on issues related to the University.

February 18, 2026

MSA supports Muslim community members during Ramadan

By Iris Guo

The UCSB MSA has planned meals and prayers to build community among Muslim students as they observe Ramadan.

February 18, 2026

Senate hears from Indivisible I.V., allocates funding to I.V. cityhood initiative

By Iris Guo, Elijah Obando

Senate heard from the newly formed IV chapter Indivisible and allocated $10,000 to IVCSD for their initiative to make Isla Vista a city.

February 18, 2026

Students disrupt class, stage citizens arrest as form of ‘political theater’

By Jack Dindia

30 minutes into what seemed to be a normal lecture, four students entered the class yelling in protest of the presence of immigrants and LGBTQIA+ people. 

February 12, 2026

Coastal Commission grants emergency permit to install cameras by lagoon

By Wynne Bendell

The CCC has granted UCSB a temporary emergency permit to install cameras near the lagoon as a violent crime “deterrent.”

February 12, 2026

Newly-released report states UCSB freshman fell three stories from residence hall

By Jack Dindia

The man who was last seen with Liz Hamel claimed he saw her climb the San Rafael Residence Hall railing and fall three stories.

February 6, 2026

Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

By Iris Guo

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.

February 5, 2026

Roughly 700 people march against I.C.E. on campus

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4

February 4, 2026

Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

By Wynne Bendell, Julia Sanabria, Olek Zurek

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending. 

January 30, 2026

Immigrant rights activist speaks on immigrant justice in higher education

By Iris Guo

Immigrant rights activist Ju Hong spoke on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant and fighting for immigrant justice.

January 30, 2026

Pardall Center, EVPLA hosts Sight-A-Thon

By Dylan Vo

The Pardall Center and the Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted their first-ever “Sight-A-Thon” on Jan. 22.

January 29, 2026

MultiCultural Center hosts housing discussion

By Elijah Obando

MCC hosted a housing discussion to inform on campus and I.V. housing options, housing resources and provide a space for open dialogue on housing affordability.

January 29, 2026

Former UC president discusses higher education, career journey at UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

Brimming with football references and medical analogies, former University of California President Michael V. Drake spoke at Campbell Hall on Jan. 22.