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Passport on a suitcase

Have career goals. Will travel.

Recent graduates Jacqueline Aguirre De La O and Kathy Chacon are representing UCR, Latina women, and the Inland Empire on their international career journeys.

By Sarah Nightingale | April 4, 2024 | Students, University

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.

By Sarah Nightingale | February 13, 2023 | University
More than $188,000 in HEERF funds are available for students who stopped coming to UCR during the 2020-21 school year for COVID-19 related reasons

UCR has money to help students re-enroll

More than $188,000 in HEERF funds are available for students who stopped coming to UCR during the 2020-21 school year for COVID-19 related reasons.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | August 10, 2022 | University

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
Poster-SciComm@UCR student video competition

Science communication competition — it’s on!

Graduate and undergraduate students in STEM fields are encouraged to participate in this inaugural multimedia event.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | October 20, 2021 | Students
Campus Collective

Mentoring by text message

UCR’s Campus Collective has more than 2,000 mentees in four months.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | February 2, 2021 | University, Students
Two UCR runners pass the stick in a relay

Education school launches athletic leadership minor

New undergraduate program is a first for the University of California system

By Tess Eyrich | August 3, 2020 | Social Science / Education, Students
CAMP 2020 scholars during their virtual presentation on Thursday, May 28, 2020. (UCR)

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.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | June 1, 2020 | Students
UCR recognized as a First-gen Forward Institution by NASPA

UCR recognized as a First-gen Forward Institution

The University of California, Riverside, has been selected to join a group of universities looking to advance educational opportunities for first-generation college students. On Monday, March 2, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, known as NASPA, announced UCR will join its 2020-21 First-gen Forward cohort, an honor that earned...

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | March 3, 2020 | University
Spanish-language orientation

UCR marks 20 years of Spanish-language orientations

More than 100 parents are scheduled to attend the July 19 session.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | July 12, 2019 | University

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
Three UCR students received the 2019 Goldwater Scholarship

Three students receive Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships

Another seven students also received prestigious honors.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | July 3, 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
Student graduation 2019

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
Alex Ukpong standing by the Glen Mor apartment door.

Networking in life and business

This Nigeria native came to UC Riverside ready to make friends and learn about finance.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | June 5, 2019 | Students
Ramon Leija

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

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
Commencement 2019 group image2

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
Jennifer Brown

Oregon state leader with passion for student success to lead Undergraduate Education

Jennifer Brown has been named vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Education at UCR, effective Aug. 1, 2018

By John Warren | May 16, 2018 | University
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