For Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating 14 UCSC alumni who found more than just a degree on campus—they found each other.

Not only is the banana slug the endearing mascot for UC Santa Cruz — making the project fitting for campus researchers — but ...

Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species synonymous with California’s coastal redwood forests and the university's beloved ...

What is the banana slug? The banana slug is named for its resemblance to a ripe (or overripe, in the case of spotted individuals) banana. It’s one of the slowest creatures on Earth, moving at a ...

Freshman forward Claire Galbo made a 3-pointer to give UC Santa Cruz women’s basketball team an eight-point lead with 4:21 remaining, and the Banana Slugs held on for a 47-46 victory over ...