UCSB Alumni

From Harder Stadium to the World Stage! ⚽

We're proud to see our very own alum Michael Boxall taking the field at the World Cup TODAY. A Gaucho record holder and 2010 Big West Champion, Boxall is the second Gaucho Men's Soccer alumnus selected to play for the All Whites at a World Cup, joining Tony Lochhead, who started all three games for New Zealand at the 2010 tournament. Go Gauchos!



Image description: Michael Boxall '10 wearing a white number 2 jersey during a night game with text overlays, "World Cup competitor, New Zealand National Team."

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and welcome to the UCSB Alumni family! 🎓

While you'll be leaving UC Santa Barbara, know that you'll also be joining generations of Gauchos connected by the same IV sunsets, bike rides through campus, and late nights in the library. Whether you’re looking for career resources, fun social events, bucket-list travel opportunities, or exclusive alumni benefits and discounts, your community is here to support you every step of the way.

Once a Gaucho, always a Gaucho 💙💛



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1. Eight graduates stand in a row wearing black gowns and blue sashes while celebrating with raised fists.
2. A row of seated graduates smile with peace signs during the outdoor commencement ceremony.
3. A row of seated graduates smiling.
4. A graduate with red hair and sunglasses cheers excitedly with both arms raised high.
5. Graduates throwing their caps into the air.
6. A black decorated cap with beaded text reading "UCSB" and floral designs.
7. A group of graduates smile while holding bouquets of flowers.
8. A smiling graduate wearing a purple floral lei.
9. A graduate being playfully lifted in the air by others.

Students surviving finals week 🤝 UCSB Alumni

A special thank you to the following alums who helped support students before and during finals week of the 2026 Spring Quarter! Student Study Nights wouldn't be possible without your generosity.

Roger '72 & Ann Arbuckle
Vikas Arora '94 & Tara Beer
Michael '71 & Carolyn Bruck
Gary Dales '77
Patti '74 & Ronald Francis
Claudia '80 & Kevin Kenny
Sam '96 & Lindsay Kitamura
Brian '84 & Susan Meath
Cathy '92 & Steven Schechter
Frank '59 & Kay Stevens
Will '96 & Lynette Stott
Cathy Tonne '84 & David Ohst
Ken '72 & Sally Zech



Image description: Graphic thanking alumni donors for supporting Spring 2026 Student Study Nights, with donor names displayed next to a photo of a student studying.

Looking back on an inspiring weekend with the UCSB Alumni Board, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association. 💙💛

Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so special. The future is bright, and we look forward to strengthening community, deepening connections, and creating meaningful opportunities for alumni to engage with and support UC Santa Barbara for years to come.



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1. UCSB Board of Directors on an outdoor patio filled with blue tables and vibrant blue and yellow umbrellas.
2. A group of six professionally dressed alums in front of the Jeff and Judy Henley Board Room.
3. Two smiling alums wearing sunglasses and "Alumni Board Member" name tags, with one making a peace sign.
4. A group of alumni smiling while seated together around a bright blue circular table indoors.

Congratulations to our Class of 2026 UC Santa Barbara Alumni Interns! 🎉

Thank you for the dedication, creativity, and enthusiasm you've brought to the UCSB Alumni team. Your hard work has helped strengthen connections across the Gaucho community, and we're incredibly grateful for the impact you've made during your time with us. We're proud to have been part of your journey and can't wait to see all that you accomplish next.

Join us in congratulating our graduating interns and wishing them success in all that's ahead!

🎓 Eliza Bulanti, Programs Intern, B.S. Psychological & Brain Sciences
🎓 Mia Burlington, Programs Intern, B.A. Communications and Sociology
🎓 Sara Kalanther, Alumni Board of Directors Intern, B.S. Statistics and Data Science
🎓 Anton Hense, Greek Programs Intern, B.A. Economics
🎓 Isabella Goetschel, FVC Staffer, B.A. Global Studies and French
🎓 Dayanara Flores, FVC Staffer, B.A. Communications
🎓 Anita Ontiveros, FVC Staffer, B.A. Sociology
🎓 Serina Gonzales-Burgos, FVC Staffer, B.S. Psychology and Brain Sciences, Minor in Applied Psychology



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1. Alumni staff and interns smiling together in front of a curved bookshelf.
2. Alumni interns wearing blue graduation stoles in front of the bookshelf, with three students kneeling in the front row.
3. FVC Director DeAnna Rodriguez with FVC Financial Officer Lesli Brodbeck and FVC Staffers Isabella Goetschel, Dayanara Flores, Anita Ontiveros, and Serina Gonzales-Burgos.

From Santa Barbara to cities across the globe, there’s a Gaucho community waiting for you 🌎

Through UCSB Alumni regional groups, you can stay connected with fellow Gauchos through networking events, social gatherings, game days, volunteer opportunities, and more ✨

Explore all regional alumni networks: https://ow.ly/Yf7m50Z7eMP



Image description: UCSB's campus featuring Storke Tower, with location icons reading "SD", "UK", "LA", "DC", and "NY" and text: "Regional Alumni Networks, Find your Gaucho Community!"

Long before guiding corporate leaders at Electronic Arts, Annalyn Cruz ’00 was guiding her peers through campus life at UCSB.

Drawing from her UCSB experience as a CAPS Stress Management Peer, an Orientation Staff member, and a leader in Anacapa Student Government, Annalyn learned the psychology of high-functioning teams and how to guide people through complex transitions.

She spent the next decade bringing those skills into the HR and Learning & Development space for both higher ed and corporate teams. After a year of preparation, she left the security of the corporate world to bet on herself to focus entirely on her true passion: coaching.

Today, Annalyn is an independent Leadership and Executive Coach and the founder of Grounded In Wisdom. Through her company, she empowers women and BIPOC leaders to overcome self-doubt, tap into their inner wisdom, and successfully rebuild, advance, or completely transition their careers.

Learn more about Annalyn's journey from campus leader to entrepreneur: https://ow.ly/Ysc150Z5Js7



Image description: Annalyn Cruz '00, with long, dark hair, wearing a white top and earrings. Overlaid text reads: "As a leadership and executive coach, Annalyn empowers individuals to align their identity, purpose, and career through self-reflection and growth. She was a part of Residence Hall Student Government, Orientation Staff, a Counseling and Psychological Services Stress Management Peer, and Resident Coordinator for Apartment Living."

Bring your family back to campus! The UC Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center is the perfect way to relive campus magic while creating new memories together. From beach days to family activities, there’s something for every age to enjoy.

Exclusive alumni perks include:
💰 $200 Alumni Discount off your stay

👶 Kids 3 & under stay FREE for Week 2 (limited availability)!

👥 Share a suite & save $150 per family

🤝 Bring a teen friend for 50% off

Make your next family vacation a Gaucho getaway. Book now: https://ow.ly/ysbZ50Z5Jqp

Image description: A smiling family of four poses together on a sandy beach at sunset while proudly wearing UC Santa Barbara apparel.