UCSB

What’s in a grade? How instructor experience shapes grade distribution

April 24, 2025 by , , and

Factors such as how long an instructor has been teaching and faculty responsibilities often correlate with grading patterns.
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UCSB students receive better grades in courses with higher Rate My Professors ratings

April 11, 2025 by , and

Rate My Professors useful for gauging typical class performance under certain professors. Quality ratings and difficulty ratings can provide students with valuable insights when selecting classes.
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UCSB ranks among top UC campuses in UCEAP participation, but some programs remain overlooked

March 10, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara consistently ranks among the top UC campuses for study abroad participation. Nearly half of students who studied abroad last year chose programs in Italy, Spain or the United Kingdom.
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What food is offered at the UCSB dining halls?

February 28, 2025 by , and

A quick look at the dining menu items in Carrillo, De La Guerra and Portola Dining Commons in Fall 2024
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A deep dive into campus sustainability: UCSB reduces carbon footprint by 67% since 1990

February 28, 2025 by , and

UCSB made significant strides in the amount of waste on campus. Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (S.T.A.R.S.) reports how the school has reduced the number of waste created by over ...
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Santa Barbara Coastal Erosion

Coastal erosion across Santa Barbara and impact on UCSB

February 20, 2025 by , and

The sea level is projected to rise by 100 to 300 centimeters by 2100.
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Santa Barbara Coastal Erosion

A decade of increases: UCSB housing costs show consistent climb

February 13, 2025 by and

Campus housing costs at UC Santa Barbara have risen steadily over the past decade.
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Inside UCSB’s scheduling puzzle: When and where departments hold lectures

February 6, 2025 by

The shift to shorter, more frequent classes and growing reliance on technology demand tech-equipped, collaborative classrooms.
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UCSB graduate school application levels rise, but fewer recent graduates pursue advanced degrees post-pandemic

January 16, 2025 by and

The rate of full-time employment after graduation for UCSB students has stayed consistent at about 63% since 2014.
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Hidden in Harder: UCSB’s natural history museum

November 21, 2024 by , and

Tucked away under the bleachers of Harder Stadium, a silent fight for our natural heritage occurs in the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration.
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UC financial snapshot
UC financial snapshot

UC financial snapshot: A comparison of Southern California UC Foundation financials (2024)

November 14, 2024 by and

The UC Foundations are organizations that manage donations, endowments and investments for the UC’s academic, research and campus development initiatives.
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What does it mean for UCSB to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution?

October 28, 2024 by , and

UC Santa Barbara approaches its 10th anniversary as a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. In that time, the university has changed what it means to serve its Hispanic student population...
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DEI within the 2023-24 Daily Nexus content

October 3, 2024 by , and

The Daily Nexus has made a dedicated effort to uphold the values of diversity, equity and inclusion within our publication and in our coverage.
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DEI within the 2023-24 Daily Nexus staff

October 3, 2024 by , and

The Nexus conducted a survey of the demographics of our editors and writers in May 2024 in order to gauge community representation within our staff.
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Santa Barbara County and Basic Needs amplify CalFresh enrollment efforts

September 6, 2024 by

By offering application support and expanding eligibility, the County and Basic Needs aim to help more people access essential nutritional benefits.
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