Millions of women undergo episiotomies during childbirth every year, yet the mechanics behind these surgical cuts remain largely unstudied. A new research project is poised to change that, addressing this significant gap in women’s healthcare.

Join the UCR Orchestra under the baton of Ruth Charloff for a concert on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. or on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m., at the University Theatre on the UC Riverside campus. “We’re playing some pretty extroverted repertoire,” Charloff said. The concert will begin with...

A National Endowment for the Humanities grant will facilitate an online database showcasing images from communities around the world.