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UC Riverside will celebrate a major step forward in its efforts to drive economic growth in the Inland Empire as it begins construction of an innovation park that will bring together research, entrepreneurship, and education at one hub near campus. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Monday, June 23 for...

S. Jack Hu was named chancellor of UC Riverside on May 28. Several days later, he traveled to UCR for some faculty, staff, and student visits. The University Relations news & content team spoke with him during his visit; following is a transcript of that conversation. UCR News: You have...

UCR Health announced on Tuesday, June 3, a major expansion of its clinical footprint, with a signed letter of intent targeting an initial 21 acres in Riverside at the intersection of Valley Springs Parkway and Gateway Drive. The vision for the site will include an outpatient diagnostic center and possible...

UC Riverside ranked in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide in the 2025 Center for World University Rankings, released Monday, June 2. The campus ranked No. 268 out of 21,462. Nationally, UCR landed at No. 82, the same position as last year. For the U.S. and Canada it was No...

At any given time, our camera rolls are packed with tons of pictures. So, when we asked students from the UC Riverside Class of 2025 to look back at their photo galleries and find memorable moments captured during their entire university journey, we knew we were asking a lot of...

By donating to campus funds through the class gift campaign, graduating UCR students can receive a blue-and-gold philanthropy cord to wear at commencement.

The University of California, Riverside’s class of 2025 will once again commence at one of two locations. Graduating seniors obtaining their M.D., Ph.D., and M.F.A. will celebrate on campus at UCR’s Student Recreation Center, or SRC. All other degrees and credentials will be celebrated off campus at Toyota Arena in...

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. announced on Wednesday, May 28 the selection of S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia, as UC Riverside’s next chancellor. The UC Board of Regents approved the appointment during a special meeting held...

UCR graduate student Donald Zárate is a U.S. Army Reservist and a committed community volunteer.

Riverside County celebrates the 50th year of Box Springs Mountain Park, an ecological preserve saved from development by community effort.

On April 29, UC Riverside doctoral candidate Angeliz Vargas Casillas placed third in the 2025 UC Grad Slam, an annual competition challenging graduate students from the 10 UC campuses to effectively pitch their years-long Ph.D. research ... within three minutes ... using one single presentation slide. Gulp. The competition took...

Heralding his ties to the Inland Empire and his commitment to winning through hard-work principles, UC Riverside on May 6 introduced its new men’s basketball head coach, Gus Argenal. Argenal comes to UCR following its most successful run since it joined NCAA’s Division I 24 years ago. In the past...

UC Riverside, in partnership with city and state agencies, has helped launch the nation's only hydrogen-powered carshare program—offering a clean, affordable transportation alternative to Riverside residents.

UC Riverside Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox made the following statement about the appointment of James B. Milliken as University of California President: “On behalf of UC Riverside, I welcome James Milliken to the University of California and congratulate him on his selection as president. We are fortunate to have someone...

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) welcomes two UC Riverside professors as new members: Mary Droser, distinguished professor of earth and planetary sciences, and Hailing Jin, Cy Mouradick Endowed Chair of microbiology and plant pathology.

Seniors in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production are recognized for their hard work and leadership with a scholarship created to acknowledge an influential UC Riverside staff member Marc Longlosis.

On April 11, nine UC Riverside graduate students presented their research at the 11th annual UCR Grad Slam Final for a chance at $5,000. The event was hosted by UCR’s Grad Division and was held on campus at the School of Business. Grad Slam is a University of California-wide speaking...

UCR recently launched Scholarship Universe, a platform that analyzes a student’s academic history and interests to match them with relevant awards. The tool was made possible through a partnership with UCR’s Office of Financial Aid, University Advancement, and Information Technology Solutions.

Established by a family of UC Riverside alumni, the Ross Family Endowed Term Chair supports innovative teaching and research in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

For one whirlwind week in Washington, D.C., a select group of 18 UC Riverside public policy students found themselves in the thick of global affairs—learning firsthand how the gears of diplomacy turn in the nation’s capital. This opportunity came through the launch this academic year of the Robert Heath Global...