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Nexus Explained: Evolution of UCSB protest culture

August 29, 2025 by , , and

At UC Santa Barbara, student activism has long held a prominent place in campus life and the surrounding Isla Vista community.
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Term in Review: Chancellor Yang

August 28, 2025 by and

Chancellor Henry T. Yang increased UC Santa Barbara’s research capabilities and selectivity throughout his term.
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A look into the history behind UCSB’s new chancellor, Dennis Assanis

August 28, 2025 by and

Before being named as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, Dennis Assanis served as the president of the University of Delaware for nine years.
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A summer in UC news

August 27, 2025 by

James B. Milliken, former chancellor of the University of Texas system, began his tenure as the 22nd president of the University of California on Aug. 1.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

August 27, 2025 by

As the academic year approaches, these events are scheduled around the freshman move-in days, Sept. 18 to 21, to provide students ways to get involved with on-campus or community events.
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Students react: I.V. property owners sue county for rental inspection program

August 26, 2025 by

Isla Vista property owners filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County arguing that the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program is a violation of tenants’ rights.
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Senate hears from concerned students over PT clinic closure, updates legal code

August 26, 2025 by

The A.S. Senate passed several bills updating its legal code. Several student athletes spoke against the recent closure of the physical therapy department and Athletic Performance Center. 
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University closes physical therapy department

August 19, 2025 by

UCSB will close its physical therapy department at the end of summer, laying off two physical therapists and referring students to off-campus providers.
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A.S. President shares plans to address boycott ban, senate discusses updating legal code

August 5, 2025 by

The A.S. Senate proposed new bills to reform its legal code and the president discussed plans regarding the ban on student governments boycotting countries.
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Analyzing one month of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

August 4, 2025 by and

Through analyzing spatial and temporal aspects of I.C.E. sightings across both Goleta and Santa Barbara, along with overlaying population data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the Nexus aims ...
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Newly appointed University Librarian to expand study spaces and open access resources

August 1, 2025 by

Todd Grappone was appointed UCSB's University Librarian by former Chancellor Henry T. Yang and officially assumed the role on July 1.
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Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers

July 24, 2025 by

The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.
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Friendship Manor resident found dead in Goleta Slough

July 23, 2025 by

Detectives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Sonia Lang Crestfield on July 22.
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I.V. Food Co-op increases 2025 fundraising goal by 76%

July 23, 2025 by

The I.V. Food Co-op raised its 2025 fundraising goal to $880,000, a 76% increase from its previous goal of $500,000.
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Dennis Assanis appointed next UCSB chancellor

July 17, 2025 by

Dennis Assanis, former president of the University of Delaware, has been appointed as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. He will assume the role on Sept. 1. 
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