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Roseanne Carmen Rosenthal at UC Riverside on July 31, 2019. (UCR/Stan Lim)

Earning her chances

Roseanne Carmen Rosenthal’s latest achievements have come by chance — or at least that’s what she thinks. But luck alone doesn’t account for the seven courses she took during spring quarter in order to complete her bachelor’s degree — and the 3.36 GPA she earned doing it — while also...

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | August 9, 2019 | Students

Grant funds study of sexual abuse in religious communities

Supported by $550,000, a team of researchers led by UCR's Amanda Lucia will examine why and how sexual abuse persists across a range of religious traditions

By Tess Eyrich | August 6, 2019 | Social Science / Education, Arts / Culture

‘In the Country of Women’ celebrates the ‘love of thousands’

Straight’s new memoir, published Aug. 6, extols the strength and resiliency of six generations of women

By Jessica Weber | August 5, 2019 | Arts / Culture

What was behind 'vote switching' in the 2016 election?

Study pinpoints concerns about race and immigration — not economic ones — as likely determinants of vote switching

By Tess Eyrich | July 23, 2019 | Social Science / Education

Teacher incentive programs can improve student achievement

Programs that combine group and individual rewards can have good results and be cost-effective

By Holly Ober | July 22, 2019 | Social Science / Education

Student Shoutout: From summer memories to favorite classes

Temperatures are rising and UCR students are dreaming of vacations.

By UCR News | July 9, 2019 | Students

Collage of three UCR 2019 graduates heading to the workforce.

Grads and jobs: It pays to stay local

A UCR report finds more than 80% of graduates start their careers in California.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | June 19, 2019 | Students

UC Riverside enrolls second-highest rate of first-generation freshmen in UC system

A systemwide initiative was launched in 2016 to increase support for these students.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | June 19, 2019 | Students

The trip of an after-lifetime?

UCR's John Martin Fischer examines near-death experiences through a philosophical lens

By Tess Eyrich | June 18, 2019 | Social Science / Education

Two grad students win nearly $100,000 in fellowship awards

First-generation college students in sociology and education received the Ford Foundation awards to support their research

By Tess Eyrich | June 18, 2019 | Students, Social Science / Education

Photo of albatrosses in a field and in flight on Midway Island

Finding grace through waste in ‘Intolerable Beauty’

The new exhibition from artist and environmental activist Chris Jordan runs July 6-Jan. 5 at the Culver Center of the Arts

By Jessica Weber | June 17, 2019 | Arts / Culture

Agreement propels anthropological opportunities for UCR researchers, students in Mexico

Memorandum of understanding strengthens the relationship between UCR’s anthropology department and Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History

By Tess Eyrich | June 6, 2019 | Social Science / Education, Arts / Culture

From juvenile detention to college graduation

A felony conviction gave Ramón Leija the determination to turn his life around.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | May 28, 2019 | Students

A ‘pivotal time in their lives’

Nearly 6,000 students are eligible to graduate this year, with ceremonies running from May 31- June 17.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | May 28, 2019 | Students

Patricia Cardoso directs TV episodes for Netflix and The CW

“In the Dark” and “The Society” are now airing.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | May 28, 2019 | Arts / Culture

Pushing back against poverty

Mark Sebarrotin said UCR was his shot at the California dream; now, he wants to help others achieve their dream, too.

By Tess Eyrich | May 28, 2019 | Students

Arkansas Maytagers, Maytag Spring Party in Newton, Iowa, March 28-29, 1955. Courtesy of John Divola.

Dual exhibitions from photographer John Divola examine social identity and the sublime

“STRATUM” and “Clive Wearing’s Dilemma” are on view at the California Museum of Photography May 11-Sept. 8

By Jessica Weber | May 17, 2019 | Arts / Culture

South Asian drag queen LaWhore Vagistan. Photo by Al Evangelista

Expanding the vision of queer dance

The two-day Explode! Queer Dance Festival will showcase artists from across the United States and around the world, featuring contemporary dance, improvisation, and drag. Curated by dance scholar Clare Croft , this will mark the festival’s West Coast debut. UCR ARTS and the UCR Department of Dance are co-hosting the...

By UCR News | May 15, 2019 | Arts / Culture