We’re thrilled to share that UCSC has ranked among the top 25 global public universities in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–26 Best Global Universities rankings! From groundbreaking discoveries to leading-edge research, our community’s work continues to resonate worldwide. Here’s where we stand: • #24 among U.S. public universities • #47 among all U.S. universities Subject Spotlights 🔭 Space Science — ranked #12 globally and #7 among U.S. universities 🌊 Marine & Freshwater Biology — #13 globally, #2 in the U.S. 🌍 Ecology — #56 globally, #15 in the U.S. 🧬 Molecular Biology & Genetics — #63 globally, #27 in the U.S. Top 200 global rankings also in: Geosciences (#105), Environmental & Ecological Sciences (#121), Biology & Biochemistry (#125), Arts & Humanities (#162), and Plant & Animal Science (#187) These achievements recognize our campus’s bold commitment to excellence across disciplines—from peering into the depths of the cosmos to preserving our oceans and ecosystem...