UC Student News

A weekly recap of up-to-date UC News.

Mauna Kea Protectors UCSB Calls for UC To Divest From TMT Project

Mauna Kea Protectors (MKP) UCSB was established approximately between 2017 and 2018 in light of the construction of the telescope.

UCSA Reflects on Ambitious Slate of Lobbying for Student Needs

Three key budget asks are to serve marginalized and underserved communities, including $4 million for underground scholars programs, $5 million for undocumented students programs and $6 million for former foster youth.

UC Santa Barbara Plans To Close Campus Dental Clinic

The closure has been in the works for well over a year, according to SHS Executive Director Dr. Vejas Skripkus.

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in and Around Isla Vista

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

Planned Parenthood Central Coast Holds March for Abortion Rights

The protest was one of three organized by Planned Parenthood of California Central Coast with two others occurring in San Luis Obispo and Ventura on the same day.

A.S. Senate Discusses Bill Calling for Reparations for Black Students

The bill — titled a Resolution in Support of Reparations for Black and African Identified Students — was authored by third-year global studies major and Letters and Sciences Senator Love Maia

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District Reflects on Projects, Celebrates its Many Parks

In addition to park improvement projects, IVRPD also worked to organize more recreational events to build a sense of community as students returned for the in-person school year. 

Two UCSB Professors Awarded Guggenheim Fellowships

Fellows chosen from the application process are given a significant fiscal grant to support their research and projects for a year.

UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Burglary Committed by Unknown Suspect

UCPD is currently investigating the crime.