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University Writing Program Director retires after four decades at UCR

John Briggs leaves behind a legacy of leadership that increased UWP's enrollment from 2K in 1980 to 13K in 2023
By Malinn Loeung | | University, 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 | | Students, University
Katelyn Nguyen (top left) during a FaceTime call with her mentee, Giselle. (Photo courtesy of Katelyn Nguyen)

UCR joins Big Brothers Big Sisters in new virtual mentoring program

Born from the pandemic, College Bigs, will count on nearly 150 UCR students to work with local high school mentees.
By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | | Students
Health Queers club members. (UCR/Sandra Baltazar Martínez)

Queer students interested in health? There’s a club for you

Health Queers is now one of more than 450 campus student organizations.
By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | | Students