In its annual celebration of students from its partner high schools who have been admitted to a University of California campus, the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) at UC Santa Barbara is holding a series of UC Success Nights throughout the spring quarter.

UC-admitted seniors and their families from high schools in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern counties are invited to attend their respective school’s event to honor their students’ academic accomplishments.

The program includes a presentation of awards and of State Proclamations from local Senate and Assembly members in recognition of students’ academic achievements. Another highlight of the event: keynote speeches by selected admitted students.

In Santa Barbara County, a recognition event will be held at Ernest Righetti High School in Santa Maria at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the cafeteria.

The celebration moves to the cafeteria at Pioneer Valley High School, 675 Panther Drive, Santa Maria, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6.

Santa Maria High School students will be honored starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8 in the school gymnasium, 901 S. Broadway.