Identity Networks
Our diverse alumni community
UC Santa Cruz’s commitment to diversity and inclusion continues beyond graduation. Connect with fellow alumni through our Identity Networks—spaces to share experiences, build community, and support one another. Engage, mentor, and celebrate the unique perspectives that make our alumni network strong.
Stay updated on announcements, alumni achievements, events and volunteer opportunities for your community by reading Alumni Voice newsletters.
Latinx Alumni Network
The UC Santa Cruz Latinx Alumni Network (LAN) is a service, public interest, educational, and cultural organization that serves to enhance the academic progress and professional development of UC Santa Cruz students, faculty, administrators, and alumni interested in Latinx issues and providing services to Latinx communities.
Please contact co-chairs Yarethzia Ponce Gallegos and Lizette Teresa at latinx@ucsc.edu if you are interested in joining or volunteering your time or services to LAN
Queer UCSC Alumni Community
Queer UCSC Alumni Community (QUAC) is a cultural organization that fosters a supportive network for 2SLGBTQIA+ alumni of UC Santa Cruz through social gatherings, community events, and recreational activities. We bring queer alumni together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared identities and experiences. QUAC is dedicated to building a vibrant community of queer UCSC alumni, fostering meaningful friendships, and uplifting one another through mutual support.
Interested in becoming a member? Fill out our brief interest survey and follow @ucscquac on Instagram.
Black Alumni Movement
This group is for all UC Santa Cruz graduates of African descent, current UC Santa Cruz students of African descent, all UCSC staff, faculty, administrators, and interested parties who actively support the recruitment, healthy matriculation, graduation, and continued enrichment of the groups just mentioned.
This is not an open forum for all things pertaining to the Black experience in America, but specifically a unique space for exchange between those who have been meaningfully touched by the UC Santa Cruz experience.
Black Escargot
Black Escargot is an organization geared towards supporting current students by creating networking opportunities for current students and alumni and strengthening ties with UC Santa Cruz.