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Douglas McCulloh (Courtesy of UCR ARTS)

Doug McCulloh: 'A genial giant' in the arts community

Douglas McCulloh, an engaging and unconventional California photographer and for the past several years the head of the two UCR ARTS museums, died on Sunday, Jan. 5 following a short illness. McCulloh, who was 64, curated the current UCR ARTS exhibition on Ansel Adams, which includes Adams’ 1960s work on...

By John Warren | January 15, 2025 | Arts / Culture
Florence Bayz music series artists

On Wednesdays, a music series for community & campus

Students, faculty, and visitors can attend the Florence Bayz Music Series every Wednesday during the academic year at Noon. The events are free and held in the Arts Building, room 157. With the funding provided for the Florence Bayz Music Series, the Music Department can “bring in performers from other...

By J.D. Mathes | January 15, 2025 | Arts / Culture
The Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán, México on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. (UCR/Stan Lim)

How animals, people, and rituals created Teotihuacán

Discovery of nearly 200 animals remains is among the most abundant mass cases of animal sacrifices found in ancient metropolis.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | January 15, 2025 | Social Science / Education
Woman writing her New Year's resolutions

Will you keep your New Year’s resolutions?

A UC Riverside psychologist shares his thoughts on how to make them last

By Iqbal Pittalwala | January 6, 2025 | Social Science / Education

Reestablishing UCR’s API Alumni Network

After approximately three decades since their last assemblage, UC Riverside’s Asian Pacific Islander (API) Alumni Network has been re-established. 11 API-identifying, degreed Highlanders have made a minimum yearlong commitment to guide and support current API undergrad and grad students.

By Malinn Loeung | November 27, 2024 | Students, University
David Betts and his late father, Warren R. Betts. (Photo courtesy of David Betts)

$1 million donation to support arts and humanities students

Alum David Betts, ’90, establishes a pilot program to provide financial assistance for students participating in the UCDC internship program.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | November 15, 2024 | University
Jennifer Nájera, associate professor of ethnic studies at UC Riverside, holds her new book, Learning to Lead: Undocumented Students Mobilizing Education. (UCR/Sandra Baltazar Martínez)

New book tells the stories of undocumented students

Ethnic studies professor Jennifer R. Nájera captures narratives of UC Riverside students in “Learning to Lead: Undocumented Students Mobilizing Education.”

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | November 8, 2024 | Social Science / Education
Jessica Kaswick (right), executive director of the Max H. Gluck Foundation, visits UC Riverside on April 23, 2024.

UCR receives grant to offer free and inclusive community arts programming

Continuation of Gluck Fellows Program provides wide-ranging opportunities for self-expression and creativity.

By Laura Ferreiro | November 6, 2024 | Arts / Culture
Peter and the Starcatchers

'Peter and the Starcatcher' offers fun, with purpose

If you are ready for a fun-filled, and a little surreal, musical for some relief from the election, then do not miss UCR’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production staging of the Tony-winning “Peter and the Starcatcher” at the University Theatre. The play, which runs Nov. 7-16, is Rick...

By J.D. Mathes | November 6, 2024 | Arts / Culture
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Battleground states straw poll gives Harris the edge

Surveyed professors at UC Riverside predict Kamala Harris will prevail in five of seven battleground states, according to a straw poll conducted by UCR’s news team beginning October 25. The poll considered the swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The email survey was conducted...

By John Warren | October 30, 2024 | Social Science / Education

UCR's first undergrad McNair Scholars complete summer research

Eighteen undergraduates who’ve set their sights on earning doctoral degrees recently completed summer research programs as part of UCR’s new McNair Scholars program. Federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program honors pioneering Black astronaut Ronald E. McNair. It aims to increase doctoral...

By Malinn Loeung | October 29, 2024 | Students
A scene from "Eat Your Catfish." (Courtesy photo)

‘Eat Your Catfish’ wins an Emmy

Co-directed by a UC Riverside MFA student, PBS will stream the documentary for free throughout October.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | October 22, 2024 | Arts / Culture
Roman Senate

Does the Roman Senate have anything to teach the U.S.?

When we consider the staying power of U.S. democracy, it’s humbling to consider the Roman Empire’s longevity of 1,500 years.

By John Warren | October 16, 2024 | Social Science / Education
Illustration: Library of America- books that remind Americans of a shared experience. (UCR/Rick Donato))

ELECTIONS: What Americans still have in common

Author Susan Straight identifies 1,001 novels that highlight the American experience across generations and cultures.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | October 15, 2024 | Social Science / Education
Oaxacan Philharmonic Bands Audition in 2018 at UC Riverside. (UCR)

Mexican philharmonic music comes to UC Riverside

The two-day event is free and invites local musicians and families to join Oaxacan composers to participate in a recording session and evening performance.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | October 9, 2024 | Arts / Culture
Portrait of Juan Felipe Herrera, emeritus professor of creative writing at UC Riverside. (Photo courtesy of MacArthur Foundation)

Juan Felipe Herrera receives MacArthur Fellowship

The poet, educator, and writer is a UC Riverside emeritus professor of creative writing.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | October 4, 2024 | Arts / Culture
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UCR experts demystified voter props in online forum

Once again California voters are facing a plethora of state initiatives to decide on issues ranging from increasing penalties for theft and drug offenses to borrowing money to build schools. To help voters better understand the myriad of propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot, the UC Riverside Office of Alumni...

By David Danelski | September 30, 2024 | Social Science / Education, University
Photo illustration on crime and morality. (Photo by GettyImages)

Elections 2024: On crime and morality

Two experts weigh-in on why morals are important in political candidates and what a criminal background means.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | September 19, 2024 | Social Science / Education
abortion prop-con protesters

Q&A: 10 states face abortion rights initiatives

Shaun Bowler, professor of political science, and Andy Crosby, an assistant professor of teaching in the School of Public Policy, weigh in on how the plethora of state abortion rights initiatives may affect the presidential election.

By David Danelski | September 18, 2024 | Social Science / Education, Experts
2024 elections- UC Riverside experts on gender, reproductive rights, politics, and the now infamous 'childless cat ladies' reference. (Illustration by UCR/Robert Almanzar)

The 2024 elections: gender and reproductive rights

Prior to the Sept. 10 presidential debate, UC Riverside faculty weigh in on various topics including the now-infamous ‘childless cat ladies’ reference.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | September 3, 2024 | Social Science / Education
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