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Graphic novelist’s new work is a parable for the times

Graphic novelist John Jennings has become well-versed with novelist Octavia Butler’s dystopian worlds with two previous award-winning adaptations. The latest project by the illustrator and his creative partners hits close to the current state of the world. The hardcover graphic novel “Parable of the Talents,” adapting Butler’s Nebula Award-winning 1998...

By Imran Ghori | April 30, 2025 | Arts / Culture
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School of Business opens new building

UC Riverside’s School of Business opened its new building in late September, launching a new era at a state-of-the-art facility with increased space to meet fast-growing enrollment. The four-story, 63,400-square-foot building was already bustling with activity, with students filling its auditorium, classrooms, and the lounge area near its café following...

By Imran Ghori | October 9, 2024 | University, Business
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UCR to celebrate construction start of major instructional building

UC Riverside will celebrate the start of construction for a major student instructional building with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Facility on Friday, Oct. 4. The project continues UCR’s efforts to provide much-needed classroom, laboratory, and studio space, particularly for high-demand undergraduate courses. The four-story, 100,700-square-foot...

By Imran Ghori | October 2, 2024 | University
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UCR named a top value by the Princeton Review

UC Riverside has once again been named a great value in the Princeton Review’s latest college rankings, where it also landed in the top 10 for financial aid and making an impact. The campus is among 209 institutions in the Princeton Review’s “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, released Thursday, June...

By Imran Ghori | June 21, 2024 | University
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UCR in top 1.3% of world universities

UC Riverside ranked in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide in the 2024 Center for World University Rankings, released Monday, May 13. The campus ranked No. 263 out of 20,966. Nationally, UCR landed at No. 82, and for the U.S. and Canada it was No. 95. The rankings are published...

By Imran Ghori | May 14, 2024 | University
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UC Regents approve plan for four-story, 1,700-seat instructional building

UC Riverside will begin construction this summer on a four-story building with a focus on instructional education, which was approved March 20 by the Regents of the University of California. The vote allows the campus to move forward with the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Facility, a 100,700-square-foot building that will...

By Imran Ghori | March 25, 2024 | University
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Next phase of North District housing breaks ground Nov. 8

UC Riverside is beginning construction this fall on a new student housing complex that represents a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Riverside Community College District, or RCCD. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 8 for the North District Phase 2 project, which will add 1,568 new beds in two apartment-style...

By Imran Ghori | October 31, 2023 | University
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UCR opens two major new buildings

The UC Riverside campus continues to grow with two major new buildings dedicated to student health and training future physicians now open. The campus opened the doors to the new School of Medicine building on Sept. 26 while the Student Health and Counseling Center celebrated its completion on Sept. 22...

By Imran Ghori | October 3, 2023 | University
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UCR named among ‘Best Value’ and ‘Best West’ colleges in new rankings

UC Riverside was named as one of the top academic institutions and best values for students by the Princeton Review in its latest rankings. UCR is included in both its Best Colleges for 2024 unranked list and the 2024 edition of its related guidebook “Best 389 Colleges.” Only 15% of...

By Imran Ghori | August 18, 2023 | University
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UCR in top 1.3% of world universities

UC Riverside ranked in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide in the 2023 Center for World University Rankings, released Monday, May 15. The campus ranked No. 252 out of 20,531 institutions. Nationally, UCR landed at No. 82 and for the U.S. and Canada it was No. 92. The rankings are...

By Imran Ghori | May 15, 2023 | University
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School of Business launches new actuarial science degree program

UC Riverside’s School of Business is now offering a degree in actuarial science, providing a direct path for students seeking careers in finance and insurance. Actuarial science is a discipline that involves assessing financial risks using mathematical and statistical methods. Most who study it go on to work in high-paying...

By Imran Ghori | November 28, 2022 | Business
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UCR No. 9 among public universities for sustainability

UC Riverside is ranked No. 9 among public universities in the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges. The campus was No. 27 on the overall list of Top 50 Green Colleges, released Oct. 25. The annual list recognizes institutions for superb sustainability practices, strong foundations in sustainability education, and healthy...

By Imran Ghori | October 31, 2022 | University
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UCR ranked No. 23 among best value colleges in new college guide

UC Riverside is ranked high for financial aid, making an impact, and value in the Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges for 2023.” The lists are based on the Princeton Review’s survey of 160,000 students attending the 388 colleges and universities profiled. They appear in the 2023 edition of the annual...

By Imran Ghori | August 19, 2022 | University
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Regents approve plans for new School of Business building

The Regents of the University of California have approved construction plans for a new UC Riverside School of Business building that will provide more instructional and administrative space to meet growing enrollment demand. The vote, which took place July 20, allows the campus to move forward with construction this fall...

By Imran Ghori | July 26, 2022 | University
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Non-sworn, unarmed safety responders to join UCR’s Police Department

UC Riverside plans to implement new measures this fall that reflect major changes in how it approaches campus safety. They include a tiered-approach in which the UC Riverside Police Department will add a new category of non-sworn, unarmed safety personnel to respond to calls. Another addition will be behavioral health...

By Imran Ghori | July 20, 2022 | University
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UCR among top 1.3% of world institutions

UC Riverside ranked in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide in the 2022-23 Center for World University Rankings, released Monday, April 25. The campus ranked No. 249 out of 19,788 institutions. Nationally, UCR landed at No. 81. The rankings are published by the Center for World University Rankings, a consultancy...

By Imran Ghori | April 25, 2022 | University
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UCR begins construction of new Student Health and Counseling Center

UC Riverside will begin construction this week on a Student Health and Counseling Center that will bring together health and wellness services at an accessible, modern facility. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Friday, Feb. 18 for the planned two-story building located on the western portion of Parking Lot 21...

By Imran Ghori | February 15, 2022 | University
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High-tech air quality research center dedicated in Riverside

The California Air Resources Board dedicated its new state-of-the-art Southern California headquarters Thursday, Nov. 18, on a 19-acre site near the UC Riverside campus. The 402,000-square-foot laboratory and office facility, located on land provided by UCR, is one of the largest and most advanced vehicle emissions testing and research facilities...

By Imran Ghori | November 19, 2021 | University
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Classroom technology on the RISE

UC Riverside is getting ready for new modes of instruction this fall as it unveils classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art video and audio technology. The program, called Rooms for Increasing Student Engagement, or RISE, will feature classrooms that allow for both in-person and remote options for the same class. The campus...

By Imran Ghori | July 21, 2021 | University
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Campus sees drop in COVID-19 cases while vaccination rates rise

Since mid-April, UC Riverside has had only a handful of positive COVID-19 cases, continuing a rapid decline that began in January. Campus leaders involved in COVID-19 prevention efforts credit the low positivity rate to proactive efforts including the creation of a homegrown diagnostic lab, regular testing of students, and continuous...

By Imran Ghori | May 18, 2021 | University
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