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November 25, 2025

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San Benito Residence Hall under construction

New student housing projects at UCSB progressing on schedule

The East Campus project won approval from the UC Regents in their November meeting, while the San Benito project, under construction since May, is on track for completion in 2027.

 

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Watercolor drawing showing two views of a polycystic kidney.

A ‘magic bullet’ for polycystic kidney disease in the making

Researchers at UCSB develop and test therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of polycystic kidney disease.

 

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Michelle Zauner’s “Crying in H Mart” named UCSB Reads 2026 book

For its 20th anniversary year, the campus’s award-winning common book program has selected a provocative book about identity, food, grief and culture.

 

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▤ Featured Events

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UCSB Chamber Orchestra

Monday, December 1

An evening of classical works, performed at Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.

Silhouette of standing person in front of wall of photographs

CWC Docs: Antidote

Tuesday, December 2

Participant Vladimir Kara-Murza joins moderator Sara Pankenier Weld of German and Slavic Studies for a post-screening discussion of the 2024 documentary.

Ocean Vuong wears a hat and glasses

Ocean Vuong

Wednesday, December 3

The bestselling novelist, award-winning poet and MacArthur “genius” grant recipient brings uncommon vigor and fearless conviction to his portraits of everyday life in 21st-century America.

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