Winter 2024
Unearthing the Mysteries of Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan was once a dynamic megacity in central Mexico. This past summer, archaeologists led by Nawa Sugiyama discovered evidence of a great fire — and perhaps the cause of the ancient metropolis’s fall.
The Land of Musicians
Xóchitl Chávez has been researching Oaxacan philharmonic bands for 15 years. This past summer, she spent four days documenting the work of the all-female Indigenous band Mujeres del Viento Florido.
BY THE NUMBERS
Campus Growth
A look at the immense growth on UCR’s campus over the past few years
OFFICE HOURS
Entomology’s Indiana Jones
Mark Hoddle travels the world to find the natural enemies of agricultural pests
HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHT
Highlanders on the Road
Alumni and friends supported the Men’s Basketball team at three pre-game rallies
ALUMNI PROFILE
The Music Man
LAUSD band leader Tony White is inspiring the next generation of instrumentalists
BOOKS
Page Turners
A look at recently published works by UCR faculty, staff, and alumni
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Max Hill
This student veteran and microbiology major aims to rebuild the food pyramid
WE REMEMBER
Remembrances of alumni, faculty, and staff included in the winter 2024 issue of UCR Magazine
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