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New Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education named
Louie Rodríguez has been named UC Riverside’s next vice provost and dean of undergraduate education (VPDUE), effective April 1.
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Science communication competition — it’s on!
Graduate and undergraduate students in STEM fields are encouraged to participate in this inaugural multimedia event.
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COVID-19: Some faculty-student teams figured out how to continue their research
In the midst of the pandemic, faculty mentored research projects are being supported through CAMP.
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Three students receive Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships
Another seven students also received prestigious honors.
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Grads and jobs: It pays to stay local
A UCR report finds more than 80% of graduates start their careers in California.
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.
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Networking in life and business
This Nigeria native came to UC Riverside ready to make friends and learn about finance.
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A ‘pivotal time in their lives’
Nearly 6,000 students are eligible to graduate this year, with ceremonies running from May 31- June 17.
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From juvenile detention to college graduation
A felony conviction gave Ramón Leija the determination to turn his life around.