UCSC Alumni Making a Difference

Washington Post reporter Dana Priest (B.A. politics, Merrill '81) received a Pulitzer Prize in April 2006, becoming the fifth UCSC graduate to receive journalism's highest honor (link to Currents Online).

Priest, who broke the story of CIA-run secret prisons, was honored for her coverage of the government's counterterrorism campaign. Shown here interviewing an Afghan farmer, Priest covers national security for the Washington Post. She discussed her work during a visit to campus in March, when she received the Division of Social Sciences' first Distinguished Alumni Award.

An ongoing series of profiles celebrates the achievements of UCSC alumni--like Dana Priest.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Importance of Private Support

Members of the UC Santa Cruz Foundation, the UCSC Alumni Association, UCSC friends groups, and other donors have given generously to the campus. This support has built or enhanced academic and student-life facilities, and has funded scholarships, research, and other programs. For convenience, donors may make a gift online.

Stay Connected Via the Alumni Association

Through the Alumni Association and its Online Community, graduates of UCSC can maintain a lifelong connection to the campus.

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