Community Outreach

February 13, 2026

Artificial intelligence aims to bring real connections to college campuses

By Iris Guo

Ditto is a new dating app that was created by two UC Berkeley dropouts and utilizes AI features to set users up on dates.

February 11, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education hosts "Seeds for Healthy Relationships," Women’s Center hosts "Feminist Book Club" and TSC hosts "Candy Gram Making."

February 11, 2026

Mexican-American author Julissa Arce receives UCSB Luis Leal Award

By Michelle Cisneros

Author Julissa received the Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature on Feb. 4.

February 11, 2026

New Indivisible I.V. chapter holds protest against I.C.E.

By Jack Dindia, Gabriel Welch

Isla Vista community members gathered to protest against I.C.E. This protest was the first demonstration held by the new Isla Vista chapter of Indivisible.

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 5, 2026

OBSD hosts opening ceremony for Black History Month, celebrates Black excellence, acknowledges Black struggles

By Malia Guy

The UC Santa Barbara Office of Black Student Development hosted its annual opening ceremony for Black History Month on Feb. 2 in the Student Resource Building’s Multipurpose Room.  The ceremony started off with live m...

February 4, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

IHC hosts "Humanities Decanted: Elana Resnick," Health & Wellness hosts "Cooking For Better Sleep" and RCSGD hosts "Making QT-ies Flowers!"

February 4, 2026

Students protest I.C.E. operations amid national shutdown

By Jack Dindia

A user on the social media platform YikYik promoted a protest urging people to “get a crowd together, bring signs and make some noise against ICE” on Jan. 29.

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

Iaorana Te Otea hosts annual Winter Lū‘au

By Elijah Obando

Iaorana Te Otea hosted its annual Winter Lū‘au at the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall on Jan. 24.

January 30, 2026

Persian community members hold vigil honoring protestors killed in Iran

By Jack Dindia

Roughly 50 Persian students and community members held a vigil in front of the library to honor the protestors killed by Iranian security forces on Jan. 22.

January 29, 2026

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services to university community

By Iris Guo

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services with the goal of supporting the entire university community by expanding legal equity

January 29, 2026

UCSB community holds solidarity vigil for those impacted by I.C.E. amid local raids

By Michelle Cisneros

Roughly 140 students, community members and staff gathered at Storke Lawn on Jan. 28 in solidarity with people affected by federal immigration enforcement.

January 28, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

Career Services hosts "Winter Networking Mixer," Women’s Center hosts "Feminist Book Club" and RCSGD hosts "QTLC Winter Carnival"

January 21, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

Los Curanderos hosts a fundraiser, OISS hosts "English Conversation Club" and TSC hosts "How to Navigate Student Housing."

January 21, 2026

UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk

By Wynne Bendell

Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several