Since its founding, the University of California, Santa Cruz, has been on an unprecedented trajectory, producing transformative research and scholarship that serves society and advances social justice. A leading institution in many fields, UC Santa Cruz joined the American Association of Universities in 2019 and is one of only four members that has also been designated a Hispanic-serving institution. The UC Santa Cruz community thinks hard about the future, always asking, “What have we learned?

The University of California Board of Regents is searching for the 2024-25 student regent to serve on UC’s governing body. The student regent is a full voting member of the board, representing students across the university’s 10-campus system. This impactful role brings the voice of the student to every issue and decision before the board. All UC students are eligible for this life-changing opportunity, which comes with a stipend and a waiver for all systemwide tuition and fees during the two-ye