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In-house coronavirus testing draws attention of SoCal media
Two weeks into the fall quarter, frequent testing is running smoothly and expected to serve more shortly
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Connecting through culture
This psychology major from Dubai made it her mission to connect local and international students.
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Here are some of the biggest things that happened at UCR this year
Two Nobel Laureates and historic college ratings are among the institution’s accolades in 2018
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UCR Arts exhibition examines architecture and painting
“Painting Architecture” will open at the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts on Sept. 1
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UCR Arts Exhibition blurs boundaries of art and architecture
“Red Carpet in C” will open at the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts on Aug. 18
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ECS teacher Mamie White-Carter – ‘community treasure’- retires after 20 years
UCR faculty and staff recall the kindergarten teacher who stood up for education, and stood out for a generation of parents
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Medicine from the heart
Edgar Ortega overcame language barriers, injuries in effort to help his new community as a doctor
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UCR Joins Pen America in Reading Original Works of Resistance
For thousands, it was a week to march for civil and human rights. For the Department of Creative Writing, it was also a week to write and speak out for them. UCR writers were joined by allies Thursday night to celebrate free expression at #WritersResist. Event moderators quickly turned into...