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November 12, 2026

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Doctoral researcher Roark Chao in UCSB's Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center laboratory

Red microLEDs developed at UCSB achieve record efficiency of 20.8%, operate at up to 200°C

The advance could enable more energy-efficient optical communications in data centers and support next-generation displays.

 

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Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost David Marshall, Chancellor Emeritus Henry T. Yang, Dean of Engineering Umesh Mishra, Chancellor Dennis Assanis and Robert Mehrabian stand next to the new sign for the College of Engineering

UCSB celebrates The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering in special ceremony

Nearly four decades after Robert Mehrabian helped transform a relatively small engineering college into a rising national powerhouse, the campus celebrated his enduring legacy.

 

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Cory Doctorow’s ‘Enshittification’ named UCSB Reads 2027 book

The common book program in its 21st season centers on a timely and provocative exploration of modern tech economics, corporate accountability and the public interest.

 

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▤ Featured Events

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Rewiring the Human Aging Clock – The Science of Aging

Saturday, November 14

Professor Joel Rothman, director and founder of the UCSB Center for Aging & Longevity Studies, discusses recent advances in the science of aging and technologies that may soon slow or even reverse age-related decline.

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Women’s Basketball vs California Lutheran

Tuesday, November 17

The Gauchos take on the Regals at the Thunderdome for Food Drive Night.

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TV at the Pollock: Truth, Fiction, and the Making of Crime Media

Tuesday, November 17

Producer James T. Clemente will join moderator Althea Wasow of film and media studies for a discussion of the show Criminal Minds.

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▤ Campus Announcements

Open Enrollment Begins

The period when faculty and staff members have an opportunity to review their health plans and make choices regarding their 2027 benefits continues until Friday, Nov. 20.

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