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@UCSB August 2025

Conquering the celluloid ‘Beast’

Screenwriter and alum Cameron Alexander '10 breaks into Hollywood in a big way.

A hole in the story

New research on porous skull lesions from anthropologists Dr. Amy Anderson, Ph.D. '22 and Dr. Michael Gurven reveals a complex story of immune system failure and systemic stress.

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Stand up for UC

Gauchos, it’s time to stand up for the UC system! With hundreds of millions in federal research grants suspended—impacting life-saving studies on Alzheimer’s, cancer, wildfires, and more—your voice and support are critical. Join us in defending the future of UC research!

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Gaucho Trivia

How many inventions have been developed at UC Santa Barbara over the years?

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Day of Service
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025

Join the 8th Annual Day of Service and help make a powerful impact in your community.

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Soccer's Blue Green Rivalry

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025

Pregame Hospitality: 3:00 PM

Game: 4:00 PM

Gather your friends, buy tickets for the game + special alumni hospitality area, and cheer the Gauchos to victory over Cal Poly! Use discount code: alumni25

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Alumni Tours: Cotswolds England - Book now!

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Inside Gaucho Racing

Gaucho Racing competed in the Formula SAE Electric (FSAE-E) races in Michigan, highlighting their innovation, collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork.

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A humming innovation ecosystem

Startup leaders showcase research, innovation and impact at the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) Technology Incubator's 10th Anniversary.

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A farm forecast

Experts with the Arnhold UCSB-Conservation International Climate Solutions Collaborative tackle the urgent challenge of feeding a growing population while protecting native ecosystems.

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Research in action

Professor and graduate student push frontiers in the exciting multidisciplinary field of mechanobiology.

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Trivia Answer:

650+, fueled by our innovative spirit, commitment to research, and talented researchers.

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