UC Santa Barbara's Top News & Featured Events

March 19, 2026

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UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis in disccusion with REACH President and CEO Melissa James

Regional leaders discuss education, industry, energy and housing

At a partnership summit hosted by the nonprofit REACH, leaders from across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties convened on campus with an eye toward collaboration and innovation.

 

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Photonics equipment and wafer

California prepares to accelerate quantum research and industry

Leaders in science, industry and California policy gathered for a day of discussion about the past, present and, importantly, the future of quantum research and industry in the state.

 

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Anemometer in front of a blue sky

3D-printed weather station initiative enhances local monitoring in Southern Africa

Scientists support major expansion of weather observation networks that strengthen meteorological services that monitor weather and food insecurity.

 

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▤ Featured Events

Softball player at bat

Softball vs Cal State Bakersfield

Saturday, March 28

The Gauchos take on the Roadrunners at the Campus Diamond.

Ibram X. Kendi wears a gray suit

Ibram X. Kendi

Tuesday, April 7

The historian traces how “great replacement theory” moved from the margins to a dominant force in global authoritarianism, how we can confront it and strengthen democracy.

Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane

Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane

Wednesday, April 8

The trumpeter and the saxophonist join forces to celebrate and reimagine the legacies of jazz titans.

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