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- 1UCSB Researchers Join Three NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes●UCSB researchers to collaborate in three of NSF's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara will take part in three of the National Science Foundation's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, the university announced. The multi-institution institutes are part of the NSF's effort to advance quantum science and technology, and UCSB's involvement underscores its standing as a leading center for quantum research.
- 2UCSB Economist Shelly Lundberg Wins 2026 Mincer Award▼UCSB Economist Shelly Lundberg Wins 2026 Mincer Award, Releases Book
Shelly Lundberg, an economist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, has won the 2026 Mincer Award, recognizing her contributions to labor economics. The announcement coincides with the release of her new book. The Mincer Award honors major scholarly achievement in the field, and Lundberg's work on family economics and household decision-making has long been influential among economists.
- 3Alumni gift to fund climate solutions hub at UC Santa Barbara▼Alumni gift, vision powers plans for a multifaceted climate solutions hub at UCSB
UC Santa Barbara is planning a multifaceted climate solutions hub, made possible by an alumni gift and the donor's vision. The center is intended to bring together research and practical approaches to addressing climate change on campus. Details about the size of the gift, the donors, and a timeline for the hub have not yet been made public.
- 4Activists rally to defend the coast at Santa Barbara's West Beach▼Activists stand up to defend the coast in environmental rally at Santa Barbara’s West Beach
Environmental activists gathered at West Beach in Santa Barbara, California, for a rally in defence of the coastline. Organisers and attendees called attention to threats facing the local shore and urged stronger protection of coastal resources. The event drew local coverage, with participants stressing that community action is needed to keep the beach and surrounding waters safe from development and pollution.
- 5Activists Rally to Defend the Coast at Santa Barbara's West Beach●Activists stand up to defend the coast in environmental rally at Santa Barbara West Beach
Environmental activists gathered at Santa Barbara's West Beach for a rally in defense of the coastline. The event, covered by the Santa Barbara News-Press, brought together campaigners calling for protection of the local coast. Details on the specific demands, organizers, and size of the crowd remain limited.
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An art collection that remained hidden for a decade has been brought back to public attention in Santa Barbara, California. Local coverage highlights the rediscovery, though details about who assembled the collection, where it was stored, and why it stayed out of sight for ten years have not yet been made clear.