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Workers cover up a fenced-off mural of César Chávez

With Chavez allegations, a chance to study ‘contradictions’

Miguel Zavala, an associate professor of teaching at UCR, addresses the challenges of teaching about Cesar Chavez in light of the sexual-abuse allegations against the late farm-labor leader.
By John Sanford | | Social Science / Education
US-Mexico border

Location, location, location

How geography acts as a structural determinant of health
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health
Salton Sea

Mired in silence

Health of Southern California’s farmworkers needs to be a priority, says UC Riverside study
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health
Aerial view of dust storm overrunning the Imperial Valley, California. Salton Sea in upper left.

Salton Sea dust triggers lung inflammation

UC Riverside study has health implications for people living around California’s largest lake
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health

School of Medicine faculty receive grants to study opioid use and COVID-19 testing

Andrew Subica and Ann Cheney will focus their research on marginalized U.S. populations
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health