March 18, 2026
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UCSB Chancellor wants to extend reach into downtown

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UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis, left, speaking at the Reach Conference alongside Reach CEO Melissa James. (courtesy photo) UC Santa Barbara has played an extensive role in helping the Central Coast prosper, but new Chancellor Dennis Assanis believes that the university should now focus on making an impact in Santa Barbara’s downtown. “It’s about…

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