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In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor Frank J. Frost

Frank J. Frost, professor emeritus of History, passed away in Santa Barbara on January 9, 2026. A noted scholar of ancient Greece and a former Santa Barbara County Supervisor, Frost leaves behind a legacy of scholarship, music and civic service.

Film and Media Studies faculty sweep major national society awards

Distinguished Professor Patrice Petro leads a historic cohort of four UCSB scholars recognized for career achievement, book publication and research excellence by the Society for Cinema and Media Studies.

Jenni Sorkin receives Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant

Sorkin was one of only 31 writers selected nationally for the 2025 cycle. The award supports her upcoming book, “Deviant Scale,” which uncovers a parallel art world of the 1990s, revealing how artists outside of major cities used fiber and mixed media to deconstruct race, gender and disability.

Apply Now: 2026 LARB Publishing Workshop (Full HFA Scholarship Available)

This five-week online intensive is designed for students seeking careers in the business of publishing, editing and production. The program features tracks in book and magazine creation and networking opportunities with industry leaders.

Corwin Chair awarded 2025 Fromm Commission from Harvard University

Only 12 composers worldwide received Harvard University's 2025 Fromm Music Foundation Commission, and UC Santa Barbara's João Pedro Oliveira is among them. The Corwin chair of composition will create a new electroacoustic chamber work premiering at UCSB in 2027.

Faculty Research Lecturer Alan Liu ponders ‘good’ knowledge in the age of AI

As artificial intelligence reshapes communication, humanities expert Alan Liu cautions against polarized reactions to the technology. His upcoming lecture investigates the "patience" required to understand how human values like truth and rigor will adapt in an AI-integrated world.

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