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A New Era at the Graduate Division

Interim Graduate Dean Leila J. Rupp passes the torch to Dr. Janine Jones this summer. Learn more about Dr. Jones here.
 

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2025 Awards for Excellence in Postdocs

Graduate Division has launched a new award to spotlight the vital contributions of postdoctoral scholars, celebrating their excellence in mentorship and leadership.

Learn more about the inaugural awardees in the Current.
 

Commencement Spotlights

Congratulations to all the wonderful master's degree and doctoral candidates who crossed the stage on June 12th!

Commencement Spotlights

Watch for more stories on YouTube 

We're working on more video features and spotlights, with playlists to provide resources and celebrate our UCSB graduate students.

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