Spanish-language writers and the making of a U.S. literary tradition

Professor Emeritus Víctor Fuentes’ new book, “Florilegio,” traces centuries of Spanish-language literature in the U.S. — spanning from the 16th to the mid-20th century — revealing a deep and often overlooked literary tradition.

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Cold atoms on a chip

Researchers including Distinguished Professor Daniel Blumenthal are advancing cold atom quantum experiments, shifting applications from the laboratory tabletop to chip-based systems.

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UCSB ranks fifth in prestigious Putnam Math competition

The campus earned its highest-ever finish, placing fifth among 477 universities. Second-year CCS student Pico Gilman ’27 led the team, ranking sixth out of nearly 4,000 competitors.

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