UC Santa Barbara's Top News & Featured Events

November 5, 2026

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Blood proteins reveal how menopause may shape brain health later in life

“Menopause is not an isolated reproductive event,” said Emily Jacobs, a professor of psychological and brain sciences. “It is a whole-body biological transition.” 

 

Read more about the new research

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New report details UCSB’s $2.9B in regional economic impact

With eight Nobel laureates, 25,000 students and 10,000 employees, UCSB's regional economic impact spreads out countywide to the tune of $2.9 billion, according to a new report.

 

Read more about the report

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UCSB launches prototyping hub for packaging microchips and photonics

Protofab will help turn chips into working prototypes, accelerating innovation, expanding workforce opportunities and helping attract companies and high-paying jobs to the region.

 

Read more about Protofab

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▤ Featured Events

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Faculty Artist Recital

Sunday, November 8

University Carillonist Wesley Arai performs a recital of original works for carillon alongside arrangements of classical and modern favorites.

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CWC Docs: Third Act

Tuesday, November 10

A screening of the documentary exploring Asian American identity and memory is followed by a discussion between filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura and Alexander Cho of Asian American Studies.

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Softball vs Ventura College

Wednesday, November 11

The Gauchos take on the Pirates at the Campus Diamond.

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Open Enrollment

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

Read about how to make changes to benefits.

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