The Dean’s Excellence Fund in the Science Division at UC Santa Cruz allows the division to achieve the next level of excellence. Contributions to this fund give the dean the flexibility to launch new programs, supplement scholarships, enhance facilities, provide professional development for students and early career researchers, and support research opportunities that make a difference in our community and the world.
So far in 2025, the Dean’s Excellence Fund has powered initiatives like supporting the Lux supercomputer in advancing discoveries from a major James Webb Space Telescope survey and providing programmatic support for the Degree-Defining Experiences Program.
By giving to the Dean’s Excellence Fund, you help spark discoveries, open doors for students, and ensure that scientists at UC Santa Cruz continue to make an impact far beyond campus.
