Recent messages
- I am announcing a transition in our academic leadership with Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Lori Kletzer returning to the faculty on July 15. Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences Paul Koch has agreed to serve as interim CPEVC
- James B. Milliken was formally approved today as the next president of the University of California, our nation’s preeminent public university system.
- Our campus is making remarkable progress on our sustainability and resilience goals, which is worth highlighting as we celebrate Earth Day, which holds special meaning at UC Santa Cruz.
- We recognize that recent federal immigration actions, whether locally, within the UC system, or across the country, may cause fear and grave concern for many in our campus community.
- I write today acknowledging the uncertainty and anxiety that many members of our community are experiencing from the federal actions over these past weeks. I share these feelings and I want to reaffirm our commitment to our mission.
- The rapid shift in federal policy and priorities is creating uncertainty for UC Santa Cruz, our UC system and universities across the country.
- In accordance with University policy (Regents Policy 7702), I have appointed a confidential committee to conduct the five-year leadership development assessment of Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC) Lori Kletzer, an office that she has held since June 1, 2020.
Older messages
2023
- Oct. 9, 2023 Statement on Israel-Hamas conflict
- Sept. 29, 2023 Statement by Chancellor Cynthia Larive on the passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein
- Sept. 28, 2023 Chancellor’s Update: Celebrating the start of a new academic year!
- June 29, 2023 Statement on Supreme Court decision regarding college admissions
- May 30, 2023 Announcing our new Vice Chancellor for Research
- May 18, 2023 Quarter winding down, commencement plans in place, enroll in Summer Session now
- May 5, 2023 Full support of staff participating in staff organizations
- May 5, 2023 Statement from Chancellor Larive on antisemitic and anti-LGBTQIA+ incidents
- April 14, 2023 Celebrating Earth Day, thanks for Spring Give supporters, astrophysicist on ’60 Minutes’
- March 27, 2023 Honoring the contributions of Gordon Moore
- March 17, 2023 Supporting our neighbors in need
- March 16, 2023 UC Santa Cruz moving forward on project to increase student housing, expand childcare services
- March 14, 2023 Announcing our new Chief Campus Counsel
- February 6, 2023 Welcoming our new Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations and Administration
- January 27, 2023 Support and resources following video released by Memphis Police of beating
- January 24, 2023 Resources and support in the face of recent gun violence
- January 17, 2023 Announcing Teenie Matlock as special adviser to the chancellor for Indigenous matters
2022
- December 13, 2022 Welcoming two new leaders to our campus team
- November 3, 2022 Thank you for making Giving Day such a success
- November 3, 2022 New HSI grant to aid transfer students; nightly van service returning to residential campus; remember to vote!
- October 28, 2022 In support of our Indigenous students, faculty, and staff
- October 13, 2022 Defying those who seek to divide us
- October 5, 2022 Supporting human rights and condemning the death of Mahsa Amini and others killed in resulting protests
- October 4, 2022 Honoring our innovative and creative faculty
- October 3, 2022 Join us in shaping UCSC’s future
- September 30, 2022 Campus earns prestigious seal for commitment to serving Latinx students
- September 21, 2022 Research Center for the Americas to be named in honor of Dolores Huerta
- September 22, 2022 Celebrating the start of a new academic year
- September 19, 2022 Lorena Peñaloza to join UC Riverside as chief campus counsel
- September 13, 2022 Welcoming our new Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- September 6, 2022 Remembering Frank Drake, Professor Emeritus of astronomy and astrophysics – pioneer in search for extra terrestial intelligence
- August 30, 2022 UCSC’s first-ever Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- August 9, 2022 Welcoming our new Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
- June 24, 2022 Supreme Court decision revokes fundamental civil rights
- June 13, 2022 Launching search for Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity and Equal Protection
- June 2, 2022 Campus update: Gearing up for commencement; celebrating Pride month; Professor among Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people
- June 1, 2022 Anticipated salary increase for policy-covered staff and academic appointees, update on staff salary equity program
- May 17, 2022 Sad news regarding former Chancellor Karl S. Pister
- May 16, 2022 Welcoming our new Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success
- May 15, 2022 Rejecting hate, violence, and intolerance
- April 5, 2022 Announcing the appoinment of Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
- March 31, 2022 UCSC helps produce first truly complete sequence of human genome
- March 15, 2022 Update to indoor masking policy
- March 5, 2022 Condemnation of anti-Black and anti-Semitic graffiti
- March 4, 2022 Feedback welcome for Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Recruitment
- March 4, 2022 Campus Update: The return from spring break; White House honor for Ramirez-Ruiz; plaudits for impressive holiday food drive
- March 2, 2022 Planning for in-person instruction this fall
- March 1, 2022 AVC Isabel Dees to Join UC Office of the President
- February 15, 2022 Launching Search for Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- February 8, 2022 Creating a shared vision to increase our faculty to advance student success, research enterprise.
- January 26, 2022 Excited for in-person instruction to resume Jan. 31
- January 20, 2022 Campus update: Mostly in-person instruction turning, commerating Black History Month, finalizing commencement plans
- January 10, 2022 Announcing the appointment of Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success
- January 6, 2022 Delaying in-person instruction until January 31
- January 4, 2022 Announcing our interim senior associate vice chancellor for Business and Adminstrative Services
2021
- December 21, 2021 Update on winter quarter
- December 17, 2021 The importance of vaccine boosters, recognizing our 2021 accomplishments
- December 16, 2021 Sad news regarding Tyler Stovall, former dean and faculty member
- November 29, 2021 Support for undocumented members of our campus community
- November 23, 2021 Taking precautions when traveling, public comment on policy on bullying/abusive conduct, proposing additional student housing at Kresge.
- November 19, 2021 Statement on not guilty verdict in Rittenhouse Trial
- November 9, 2021 Kamaleswaran to serve as interim vice chancellor for business and administrative services
- October 27, 2021 College Ten to be named for civil rights icon John R. Lewis
- October 26, 2021 UCSC to continue in-house childcare services
- October 25, 2021 Upcoming campus visits for Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success finalists
- October 15, 2021 Request for feedback on proposed new model to support free speech and protest Inbox
- October 12, 2021 Ensuring student success in both the short and long term
- October 12, 2021 Search begins for new vice chancellor of Information Technology
- September 30, 2021 Regents overwhelming approve campus long-term development plan
- September 23, 2021 Celebrating the start of a new academic year
- September 20, 2021 UCSC Vice Chancellor Sarah Latham to join Brown University
- September 15, 2021 Three-year Equity Compensation Program for non-represented staff
- September 13, 2021 Important information regarding fall quarter 2021
- September 8, 2021 Mandatory COVID policy takes effect tomorrow, Sept. 9
- September 1, 2021 First steps in re-envisioned approach to campus safety
- August 24, 2021 Full approval for Pfizer vaccine good news in push for vaccinations
- August 23, 2021 UCSC Vice Chancellor Van Williams to become UC system’s chief information officer
- August 19, 2021 Campus Update: vaccinated community priority No 1, congrats to staff honorees, fitness complex open again
- August 16, 2021 UC Office of President releases Community Safety Plan
- August 16, 2021 Parking Fees Reduction
- August 13, 2021 Now is the time to provide vaccination info, get vaccinated if you’ve been waiting
- July 22, 2021 On- campus housing for Sophomores, vaccination policy finalized, standing with DACA and UnDACAmented students and families
- July 14, 2021 Judith Estrada named Interim Chief Diversity Officer
- June 30, 2021 Vice Chancellor for Research Scott Brandt returning to the faculty
- June 24, 2021 News about Professor of History Maya Peterson
- June 11, 2021 Office of the President finalizing COVID-19 vaccine policy
- June 10, 2021 Perseverance and the pursuit of excellence
- June 4, 2021 Campus Update: Ready, Set, Commencement
- June 1, 2021 Draft Presidential Campus Safety Plan open for public comment
- May 27, 2021 Instances of hate speech and expression in student spaces
- May 25, 2021 Campuswide moment of silence at 10 a.m. to honor the life of George Floyd
- May 20, 2021 Kicking off search for Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Success
- May 14, 2021 Policy-covered employees and staff, and academic employees to receive salary increase for 21-22
- May 13, 2021 Libraries reopening, County COVID restrictions easing, your Lucky Daye
- April 29, 2021 Planning for fall, UC vaccination policy coming, changes to national mask guidance
- April 22, 2021 Office of the President details COVID-19 vaccine policy
- April 20, 2021 Statement on guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin case
- April 15, 2021 Campus Update: COVID testing changes; expanded vaccine availability; celebrating commencement with special Slug crossing
- April 14, 2021 Update on commencement planning
- April 14, 2021 Statement on the tragic death of Duante Wright
- April 1, 2021 Planning for fall and staying connected through the spring
- March 18, 2021 Regents approve more housing for our students, childcare for employees
- March 17, 2021 Statement against Anti-Asian racism and violence
- March 12, 2021 One year since our world changed
- March 5, 2021 More housing for students, child-care for employees
- Feb 26, 2021 Update on campuswide anti-racist efforts and recent reports of racism on campus.
- Feb 3, 2021 Sad news regarding former Chancellor Robert Stevens
- Jan 11, 2021 Planning for fall quarter
- Jan 7, 2021 Campus LRDP: A blueprint for our future
- Jan 6, 2021 Support in this time of political unrest
2020
- Nov 24, 2020 Giving thanks as the holidays near
- Nov 23, 2020 Office of the President Plan for Jobs Protection during the pandemic
- Nov 20, 2020 Winter Break reverting to Dec 24-Jan 3rd
- Nov 13, 2020 Spring and Summer 2021 Instruction and Housing planning
- Nov 7, 2020 2020 Presidential Election Outcome
- Nov 4, 2020 Awaiting the Presidential Election results
- Nov 2, 2020 Shaping our country’s future, exercising your rights
- Oct 29, 2020 Update about the campus budget, voting and COVID testing
- Aug 7, 2020 COVID-19 testing expansion shows power of partnerships
- Jul 7, 2020 Welcoming new UC President Michael Drake
- Jul 1, 2020 Updates on community safety services and ongoing engagement
- Jun 30, 2020 Campus budget update
- Jun 18, 2020 DACA Decision and Our Ongoing Commitment to Our Undocumented Community
- Jun 17, 2020 Planning for Academic Year 2020–2021
- Jun 12, 2020 Announcing the appointment of Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
- Jun 11, 2020 Announcing the appointment of Vice Chancellor University Relations
- Jun 10, 2020 Anti-Racism and Equity in Academia
- Jun 2, 2020 Results from COVID-19 employee experiences survey
- May 29, 2020 Statement on George Floyd
- May 11, 2020 Division of Student Success Transition
- May 7, 2020 Response to new federal Title IX regulations
- May 6, 2020 Commencement Updates
- May 4, 2020 Supporting our students with CARES funding
- May 4, 2020 Recovery planning
- Apr 14, 2020 Sad news about our campus employee
- Apr 3, 2020 Spring quarter updates
- Mar 20, 2020 A “thank you” to our staff
- Mar 20, 2020 Candidates for CPEVC to make virtual campus visits
- Jan 27, 2020 Announcing two new programs to support graduate students
- Jan 14, 2020 Sad news on campus benefactor Jack Baskin
2019
- Nov 12, 2019 Standing in solidarity with our undocumented community
- Nov 6, 2019 UC Santa Cruz earns prestigious honor — membership in AAU
- Oct 31, 2019 Campus provost and executive vice chancellor search
- Sep 25, 2019 New academic year, new possibilities
- Sep 10, 2019 September 2019 Vision Presentation
- Jul 29, 2019 Gun violence in Gilroy
- Jul 16, 2019 Affirming the rights of our undocumented community members
- Jul 1, 2019 First day on the job
- May 15, 2019 Campus prepares to welcome incoming chancellor Cynthia Larive
- May 15, 2019 UC Riverside Provost Cynthia K. Larive to become UC Santa Cruz’s 11th chancellor
- May 15, 2019 Message from UC President Janet Napolitano
- May 15, 2019 Remarks from Cynthia K. Larive on her appointment as the 11th chancellor of UC Santa Cruz