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Social Sciences
Community-Engaged Teaching and Scholarship

The Division of Social Science at UC Santa Barbara resonates with the interests and pursuits of more than 6,500 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, housed in 12 academic departments. Our scholars immerse themselves in the human experience, taking an interdisciplinary approach to bold and rigorous social analysis. They seek to understand and unravel the complexities of identity, society, politics, and culture while embracing the future as champions for social justice and leaders of a more compassionate and connected world.


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Social Sciences Challenge Gift!
Accomplished first-generation undergraduates in the social sciences at UC Santa Barbara are getting a boost thanks to the Scherbas and everyone who unlocked their generous challenge gift. Thank you!
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$10,000
Economics Challenge!
Our alums are dedicated to helping students excel in their careers. Thanks to our donors and Cindy M. Vindasius '90, the UCSB Economics Career Connection Fund will help students find their place in the world!
30 / 30 Gifts
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Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Economics 34
2 Black Studies 26
3 Political Science 24
4 Dean's Social Sciences Initiative 15
5 Sociology 14
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$150,000
Black Studies Challenge!
We did it! Thank you, Otieno Okatch '92 and Christina Buth-Okatch, for helping us reach great heights.
20 / 20 Gifts
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Thank you Sandra L. Otellini '74!
We are grateful for your support of the American Presidency Project
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Rank Area Gifts
1 Athletics 653
2 Campus Excellence 360
3 Recreation 201
4 Student Affairs 197
5 Social Sciences 159
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