UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announces plans to step down

Drake will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, after five years leading California’s world-renowned public research university system.

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Recasting the architecture of empire

Swati Chattopadhyay’s new book focuses on small spaces and objects of the British Empire in India.

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Using AI in pursuit of better bike paths

UCSB gets $480,000 to use AI for mapping bike routes in Santa Barbara County. This project aims to enhance cyclist safety, improve mobility and reduce emissions.

Read more about the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant