UC Santa Cruz genomics experts gained new insights into the campus's endearingly eccentric mascot — and overcame the unique ...

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

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 ...

UC Santa Cruz has named Chad Koenegstein as its new women’s volleyball head coach. Koenegstein, a Chester, Illinois, native, joins the Banana Slugs after serving as an assistant coach at fellow NCAA D ...

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 ...