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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$35,000
Can we do it?! Let's reach 3,500 Donors!
Gauchos, the moment we've been working towards has arrived! Thanks to your incredible dedication, we've surpassed 3,500 gifts, unlocking the Arnholds' $35,000 pledge! Together, we're shaping the future of UC Santa Barbara.
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Wilde Young Alumni Match
Calling Econ young alums! Jonah Stowe '02 and Trustee Lindsey Wilde '05 will match all gifts of $500 or less from Econ alums 2013-2023 until their $5,000 is claimed. Donate $250 or more to join the Economics Leadership Council today! https://econ.ucsb.edu/about/leadershipcouncil
$4,005 MATCHED
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$15,000
Social Sciences Challenge Gift #2!
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 #2!
We did it! Thanks to our supporters and the Kahns, the Social Sciences Dean's Investment Group Capital Fund has increased by $10,000. Thank you for helping us give students invaluable first-hand experience as part of the investment team.
50 / 50 Gifts
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Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Economics 61
2 Communication 36
3 Political Science 21
4 Dean's Social Sciences Initiative 15
5 Sociology 14
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$5,000
Surprise Economics Challenge!
Gift unlocked! A big thank you to Michael '87 and Christine Byron for pushing us to new heights in support of Econ!
10 / 10 Gifts
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$2,500
Social Sciences Challenge Gift #1
You propelled us to victory! Your support helps UC Santa Barbara continue to promote opportunity and equity in learning. Thank you to R. Marilyn Lee '69 and Harvey Schneider for inspiring us!
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$5,000
Economics Challenge #1!
Our alums are dedicated to helping students excel in the classroom and beyond. Thanks to our donors and the Byrons for supporting the Social Sciences Dean's Investment Group Capital Fund, which is an important bridge between financial theory and the workings of real-world capital markets for our undergraduates.
25 / 25 Gifts
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Rank Area Gifts
1 Athletics 1,708
2 Recreation 457
3 Social Sciences 207
4 Student Affairs 187
5 Humanities and Fine Arts 180
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