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KZSC 88.1 FM: Fundraising for Student-run Community Radio

KZSC Santa Cruz 88.1 FM broadcasts 20,000 watts reaching over 3.2 million people across Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties — now they need your help! KZSC is hosting their Spring Fundraiser and hopes to raise $25,000 to help fund operational costs for the 2026-2027 school year.

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From the Chancellor: Harnessing the Power of AI—While Avoiding its Perils

Chancellor “Cindy” Larive outlines UC Santa Cruz's strategic adoption of AI across research, education, and administration, emphasizing ethical considerations. She highlights the university's integration of AI into teaching, the optimization of operations, and the expansion of student opportunities, while addressing academic integrity issues.

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30 Years of Cruzio Internet: Our Interview with Peggy Dolgenos

Thirty years ago, Cruzio Internet launched in Santa Cruz. The pioneering company, which is one of the largest independent internet service providers in California, has since helped countless businesses and people connect with others, both locally and globally. Recently, Cruzio made a significant investment in downtown Santa Cruz: an all-fiber gigabit network.

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UCSC’s Genomics Institute settles into new Delaware Avenue headquarters

Almost 20 years after UC Santa Cruz researchers made history by assembling the first human genome sequence, the campus has formally established the UCSC Genomics Institute as an Organized Research Unit (ORU) providing support for interdisciplinary and collaborative research in genomics across multiple departments and divisions.

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