News

February 27, 2026

Students build garden beds for local senior home

By Elijah Obando

Associated Student’s Community Affairs Board collaborated with the Edible Campus Program to host “Seniors & Soil” on Feb. 21.

February 27, 2026

I.V. Food Co-op sees improved financials following shutdown of downtown store

By Iris Guo

The IV Food Co-op's board members announced their financial situation has improved following the shutdown of its downtown location.

February 26, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

Trump administration sues UC over alleged antisemitism against employees and all UC campuses agree to send alerts for campus immigration enforcement activity.

February 26, 2026

JC does not find IVP negligent in honoraria process

By Wynne Bendell

A.S. Judicial Council did not find IVP Enri Lala to be negligent in his duties of overseeing the honoraria process, according to its Feb. 17 decision. 

February 26, 2026

Goleta Water District representatives discuss local water quality, sustainability

By Noura Elkhatib

UC Santa Barbara Sustainability hosted a discussion panel on water safety in Goleta on Feb. 19 in collaboration with the Goleta Water District.

February 26, 2026

UCSB lecturers hold UC-AFT union contract kickoff

By Noura Elkhatib

 UCSB affiliated with the AC-AFT Local 1474 union marked the start of a new bargaining contract with UC administration on Feb. 19.

February 25, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

Health & Wellness hosts "Sustainable Cooking," A.S. Take Back the Night and C.A.B. hosts "Hygiene Kit Making!" and IHC hosts free screening of "Eternity."

February 25, 2026

Senate creates mobile food pantry, textbook grant program

By Wynne Bendell, Maria Basinger

Senate adopted legislation creating a mobile food pantry and textbook grant support program, and discussed support for increased marine protections. 

February 25, 2026

I.V. waste management updated after 30 years

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the amendments to trash services in I.V. at their Feb. 24 meeting, which will go into effect in July.

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

I.V. Green aims to bring food security to the community

By Lola Hadley

The IV Green project, a seven-part gardening workshop series, was designed to combat food insecurity and to promote sustainability and community.

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 20, 2026

A.S. launches ‘Rate My Landlord’ website

By Jack Dindia

Associated Students launched their Rate My Landlord website on Feb. 6, allowing users to anonymously leave reviews for landlords in Isla Vista.

February 19, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

The DOJ drops appeal of court order blocking UCLA settlement, UC obtains more patents than any other university last year and missing UCB student is found dead.