A UCR astrophysicist is now an asteroid

A scientist, his asteroid, and a happy hour

By Jules Bernstein |

Tango mandarin is ‘2026 Flavor of the Year’ in Spain and Portugal

A European trade association chooses the UCR-developed Tango mandarin as "Flavor of the Year" in Spain and Portugal.

By David Danelski |

UCR scientists win 2025 Buchalter Cosmology Prize

Research shows how the universe’s first galaxies may have generated magnetic fields in intergalactic space

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR alumna awarded Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Julie Vasquez, who graduated from UC Riverside in 2024, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Bosnia and Herzegovina

By Yash Sunkesula |

Professor honored by National Academy of Inventors

Matthew Barth, a longtime UC Riverside engineering professor whose work has shaped global transportation systems and clean mobility innovations, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

By David Danelski |

UCR named among the “Best for Vets”

The campus was ranked No. 95 in the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges list released Nov. 17 by Military Times

By Imran Ghori |

UCR lauded for promoting success in graduate education

The ETS/CGS Award honors innovative ideas that boost graduate student success, completion, and inclusiveness

By UCR News |

56 doctoral students earn Dissertation Completion Fellowships

UCR Graduate Division funding supports scholars as they complete the final stage of their research

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Vice chancellor reappointed to state financial aid agency

Brian Haynes has been reappointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to a second year on the California Student Aid Commission

By Imran Ghori |

Professor honored with Nancy Chick Article of the Year Award

Award reflects Rosemary Tyrrell’s contributions to advancing teaching and learning in medical education and beyond

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Professor named 2025 Hastings Center Fellow

Brandon Brown is the first recipient of the honor at UCR

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR researchers recognized as ‘Highly Cited’ in 2025  

Six UCR faculty members make Clarivate Analytics' 2025 list.

By Jules Bernstein |

CHASS honors four faculty members

The award recognizes outstanding teaching achievements and honors faculty members for their exceptional teaching quality and ability to positively influence, motivate, and inspire students

By Imran Ghori |

New business building wins architecture award

Award recognizes design excellence and innovation

By Imran Ghori |

UCR scientist recognized by American Federation for Aging Research

Huimin Zhang has received AFAR’s Grant for Junior Faculty

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR wins UCOP safety award

Award is presented annually to one campus by the UC Office of the President to spotlight the work of Environmental Health and Safety departments in improving safety and reducing risk at UC campuses

By Imran Ghori |

Scholar recognized for advancing social change through technology

A UC Riverside education scholar Avriel Epps has been named the inaugural recipient of the Dáaiyah Bilal-Threats Visionary Award, honoring her work advancing equity and justice through technology.

By David Danelski |

New faculty receives Career Development Award from American Academy of Neurology

Dr. Mahsa Khayat-Khoei will investigate how a special group of immune cells called monocytes contribute to nerve damage in progressive multiple sclerosis

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Writing program authors selected for year’s best mystery stories

Tod Goldberg and Ivy Pochoda are among 20 featured writers

By Imran Ghori |

Graduate students win national honors for cockroach research

Rattanan Chungsawat and Emily Ta earn Entomological Society of America awards

By Jules Bernstein |