UC Santa Barbara's Top News & Featured Events

April 21, 2026

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Lily Collins presents the Science Breakthrough Award to David Gross

UCSB’s David Gross wins Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Popularly known as the “Oscars® of Science,” the award honors scientists whose discoveries are significantly driving growth of human knowledge.

 

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Coral reef underwater

Researchers uncover a ‘treasure trove’ of bioactive molecules in coral reefs

Marine biologist Rebecca Vega Thurber and her colleagues have found that reefs are home to an array of previously unknown bioactive metabolites.

 

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Environmental studies undergrads Sophia Long and Virginia Such with A.S. Bike Shop Director Adam Jahnke

UCSB environmental studies team launches tire recycling program at A.S. Bike Shop

Old tires are getting recycled into fuel and playground material, among other uses, thanks to a new program created by a pair of environmental studies undergrads.

 

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Shana Moulton onstage

Humanities Decanted

Tuesday, April 21

Shana Moulton discusses her recent exhibition at MoMA, Meta/Physical Therapy, as part of the ongoing IHC series.

Enrique Ochoa

Mexico Between Feast and Famine

Tuesday, April 21

Enrique Ochoa examines the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of neoliberal policies that have reshaped food production, distribution and consumption in Mexico.

Characters from Grand Theft Auto Online stand around a limo in-game.

Connectivity: Grand Theft Hamlet

Saturday, April 25

Filmmakers Sam Crane and Pinny Grylls join moderator Miguel Penabella to discuss the process of casting, producing, rehearsing and staging a live production of “Hamlet” in the video game “Grand Theft Auto Online.”

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