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Grant provides emergency funds for students

UC Riverside is one of 10 universities to receive a grant that will provide emergency funding to students in need.

UCR public policy student meets with Vice President Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris met with 75 student leaders from 33 different states on Oct. 14 to review ways to address reproductive rights.

Endowed fund supports UCR summer research program in perpetuity

A 10-week summer research program for undergraduate students at UC Riverside has received financial support that will help the program grow, move forward, and reach more students from diverse backgrounds.
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UCR Featured in Streaming Series, “The College Tour”

Learn about ten exceptional students and what they think makes UCR special.
By Undergraduate Admissions | | First Year, Transfer, Out-of-State, International

UCR hosts youth summit promoting civic engagement

Over 130 high school and college students met at UC Riverside for a youth summit to discuss civic engagement and other issues related to facilitating change in their communities.

UCR earns top spots in sustainability index

UC Riverside has earned three top 10 rankings along with an overall gold award for its sustainability efforts from an organization that tracks the nation’s most sustainable colleges and universities.
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Tips for Writing a Successful Application to UC Riverside

Learn tips for completing the application, answering your personal insight questions, and proving you’ve got the potential to be a future Highlander.
By Undergraduate Admissions | | First Year, Transfer, Out-of-State, International

U.S. News names UCR No. 1 public for social mobility

UCR has been the top public university every year since U.S. News began a separate ranking for social mobility four years ago.
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High School and Community College Students Invited to Discover UCR Oct. 22

UC Riverside is hosting an in-person event for prospective students on October 22, 2022. There will be presentations from Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, and time dedicated to meeting support services and student organizations. The University of California has nine undergraduate institutions, including UCR, UCLA, Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz...
By Undergraduate Admissions | | First Year, Transfer, Out-of-State, International

Student Freedom Initiative adds UCR to its next cohort of member institutions

Program continues to build on its collaborative, holistic approach to increase students’ economic and social mobility and expands to Hispanic and Asian American students.
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UCR Fall 2023 Application Period Extended Oct. 1-Nov. 30

The admission application filing period for all University of California institutions, including UC Riverside, is now from Oct 1 to Nov 30, allowing students more time to complete their applications. The University of California has nine undergraduate institutions, including UCR, UCLA, Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced, and...
By Undergraduate Admissions | | First Year, Transfer, Out-of-State, International

UC Riverside admits most California freshmen among UCs

Among the nine UC undergraduate campuses, UCR admitted the most first-year students as well as the most California residents — 30,640 — to its freshman class.

UCR to appear on "The College Tour" television series

UC Riverside will be showcased in an upcoming episode available on Amazon Prime and many other streaming platforms.

40 Under 40 Alumni

The 40 Under 40 initiative is a celebration of how UCR’s top-ranking education has given rise to a community of Highlander alumni with exceptional achievements.

How UCR’s Library got one of the world’s largest Japanese hip-hop collections

A UCR alum acquired hundreds of CDs and magazines while in Japan for a study abroad program, then donating them to UCR, establishing the Dexter Thomas Jr. Collection of Hip Hop at Tomás Rivera Library.

Highlander Class of 2022 celebrates commencement

UC Riverside held 12 commencement ceremonies over the past week for the first celebration on campus since before the pandemic.
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UCR Announces Brand New Robotics Major

The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) at UC Riverside is launching a new major as a Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering, starting in fall 2022. This major combines elements from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development.
By Undergraduate Admissions | | First Year, Out-of-State, International
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Four UCR faculty become elite Fulbright scholars

The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program, has chosen four UC Riverside faculty members to receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar fellowships.
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UC System Implements Plan to Steady Tuition Rates

UC Riverside and all other campuses in the University of California system have implemented a new cohort-based tuition model called the Tuition Stability Plan in which once an undergraduate student begins at UCR, their tuition will not be raised for up to six years.
By Undergraduate Admissions | | First Year
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Education Secretary calls UCR a model for delivering mental health support

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona held a roundtable discussion on mental health support with four UC Riverside students Thursday, May 19, lauding the campus as an example of how to support student needs...

 

 

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