I.V. attempted kidnapper sentenced to seven years in state prison

The Port Hueneme resident pleaded guilty in April to attempted kidnapping and multiple counts of indecent exposure.

Resources for Marginalized Students

Each community’s resource list is separated into services and centers from UC Santa Barbara, campus student organizations, housing options and academic options and resources.

UC Nurses Receive Wage Increase in New Labor Contract

The contract takes effect immediately and runs through Oct. 31, 2025

Highlights of the UC Regents’ July 2022 Meeting

The University of California Board of Regents convened on July 20 and 21 in-person at UC San Francisco Mission Bay.

Santa Barbara County Surges into High COVID-19 Transmission Level

SB County: Positive Cases

There are currently 1,033 active cases in the county, with six deaths reported within the week of July 8 and July 14.

Simply Stated: James Webb Telescope Releases First Images

The recently launched James Webb Telescope released 5 images on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, not only deepening scientific understanding of the universe, but promising discovery in the future.

Political Engagement Patterns of UCSB Professors

Political contributions from UCSB professors reaches a peak in 2020 at over $12,000 donations.

California State Budget Passes, Increasing Funding for the UC

The most significant addition for the UC in the new budget — which was first proposed in January — is a $307.3 million increase in the UC’s ongoing general fund.

Photo Story | UCSB Bids Farewell to 2022 Graduating Seniors

The Nexus captured photos of the seniors bidding farewell to their undergraduate careers. 

Gaucho Underground Scholars Celebrates Graduating Seniors

Gaucho Underground Scholars is a campus organization that works to provide peer-driven support and guidance to formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students.