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Crosswalks painted in pride flag rainbow colors in San Francisco's Castro District

Gay migration happens but not always to gay-friendly places, reports new study

Study also shows that straight people prefer to live in places that match their attitudes toward sexuality

By Holly Ober | April 1, 2022 | Social Science / Education
A family stands in front of a house

How do non-parental family members affect LGBTQ youth housing stability?

A study set in the Inland Empire and South Texas aims to find out

By Holly Ober | March 7, 2022 | Social Science / Education

Commencement 2022 to be in person and on campus

UC Riverside’s class of 2022 will celebrate the milestone of receiving their bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in person and on campus. In early June, the campus will finally welcome graduating Highlanders to the commencement stage, where their friends, families, and fans can cheer them on as they cross the...

By Malinn Loeung | February 14, 2022 | Students, University
An LGBT-themed heart made of rainbow chalk dust

New journal will spotlight queer and trans religious studies scholarship

The open access journal will make research freely available to scholars and public and will not charge authors a submission fee

By Holly Ober | February 2, 2022 | Social Science / Education
american flag

Professionals are trending in a left and liberal direction; on most issues blue collar workers are not

Both groups still agree on some important issues and race has little effect

By Holly Ober | January 14, 2022 | Social Science / Education
A girl raises her fist from the roof of a car at a Black Lives Matter protest

Anger as an appropriate power source for social justice

Philosopher Myisha Cherry’s new book makes a strong case for rage

By Holly Ober | November 2, 2021 | Arts / Culture
Artwork by Gloria Dimitrios

Still life in shades of gray

How Toni Morrison helped an economics professor turn grief into art

By Holly Ober | October 8, 2021 | Social Science / Education
A satellite and lidar image of the Sun Pyramid at Teotihuacan

Modern activities follow the contours of ancient Teotihuacan

Lidar mapping study reveals vast landscape modifications that still influence construction and farming

By Holly Ober | September 20, 2021 | Social Science / Education
neurons

Psychologist to lead research on Alzheimer’s in Riverside

UC Riverside study is part of a larger landmark study tracking older adults

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 31, 2021 | Health, Social Science / Education
A Washington, DC street at night

Street-based sex workers perform emotional labor to build customer loyalty

Study finds it is an ordinary service business and more like other types of sex work than previously documented

By Holly Ober | July 27, 2021 | Social Science / Education
A woman holding a mug that says World's Best Boss

Leader effectiveness may depend on emotional expression

When they don’t express negative emotions, women are seen as more effective leaders than men

By Holly Ober | July 26, 2021 | Social Science / Education
An Eastern Cottontail rabbit

Why weren’t New World rabbits domesticated?

Archaeologists find the answer in rabbit social behavior

By Holly Ober | July 21, 2021 | Social Science / Education
Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan arm wrestling

Reza Aslan and Rainn Wilson wrestle with life’s biggest questions on new podcast

“Metaphysical Milkshake” sees the scholar and actor discuss weighty topics with contemporary thought leaders, bringing humor and insight to a new subject each week.

By Jessica Weber | June 29, 2021 | Arts / Culture
Class of 2020 and 2021 graduates on Saturday, June 12, 2021. (UCR/Stan Lim)

‘Closure’ for 2020 and 2021 graduates

Nearly 4,500 students participated in modified in-person commencement ceremonies.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | June 16, 2021 | Students
Assistant Professor Ilya Brookwell sits in the new MCS Livestreaming and VR Lab

New Livestreaming and Virtual Reality Lab is bringing VR to the masses

The lab aims to democratize virtual reality while also providing students new opportunities in the burgeoning digital media industry.

By Jessica Weber | May 17, 2021 | University, Arts / Culture
hands in handcuffs

Juvenile incarceration has mixed effects on future convictions

Juvenile Incarceration is a double-edged sword and rehabilitation programs may improve welfare of convicted juveniles

By Holly Ober | May 3, 2021 | Social Science / Education
Archaeologists sorting artifacts

Monuments that matter

Paper urges archaeologists and historians to work closely with people who are grappling with racism in public monuments

By Holly Ober | April 8, 2021 | Social Science / Education
Person playing violin with sheet music on stand

Poetry and music collaborations from Katie Ford strike a chord with audiences

The poet looks back on her collaborations with composers and the debut of her newest project through Brooklyn Art Song Society on April 10.

By Jessica Weber | April 5, 2021 | Arts / Culture
Adhir Kalyan as Al and Parker Young as Riley on set of "united States of Al"

‘United States of Al’ explores toll of war with humor and heart

The new sitcom, executive produced by UC Riverside Professor Reza Aslan, premieres April 1 on CBS

By Jessica Weber | March 22, 2021 | Arts / Culture
Polychrome decorations on a Maya ceramic vessel

An ancient Maya ambassador’s bones show a life of privilege and hardship

Ajpach’ Waal forged an alliance between two dynasties but died in obscurity

By Holly Ober | March 15, 2021 | Science / Technology, Social Science / Education
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