Dear Colleagues, This month marked a big milestone for the entire UC Riverside community and me personally when I was officially inaugurated as chancellor on February 5th. I am deeply grateful to the many people who made the event happen and showcased the power and possibilities at UCR to other University of California leaders, UCR Foundation...

Dear Campus Community: I write to announce the launch of a national search for the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration & Chief Financial Officer (VCFA&CFO) at UC Riverside, the position currently known as the Vice Chancellor for Planning, Budget, and Administration. The search officially launched on Monday, January 26, and we are...

Dear Campus Community: The University of California and UCR are committed to providing a digital environment that is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. For many years, UC campuses have implemented a system-wide policy to promote full, equal, and independent use of our digital resources. Recent changes to federal law...

Dear Colleagues, As the winter quarter gets underway, our campus is filled with the energy that comes from special events and lectures, athletic competitions, and everyday moments that bring our community together. One of those moments will be my upcoming inauguration on February 5, which we are approaching not simply as a ceremony, but as an...

We understand that recent reports of immigration enforcement activity nationally have caused worry among UCR students, faculty, and staff. At the present time, UCPD has received no information about current or pending immigration enforcement activity on campus. However, I ask that everyone become familiar with the guidance and resources available...

Dear UC Riverside Community, As part of our institutional obligations under recent state legislation—Senate Bill 98 (2025) and the continuing provisions of Assembly Bill 21 (2017)—I write to share important guidance related to potential immigration enforcement activities at or near UC Riverside. We understand that this topic may raise concern or...

Dear Colleagues, In late September, the University of California announced the 2026 changes to medical plan contributions. For employees in certain medical plans and in specific salary bands, including those enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente health care plan, the changes included higher premiums. Recognizing the impact this adjustment may have, I...

Kathryn Uhrich has been appointed as UCR’s faculty athletics representative, or FAR, effective Oct. 1. She will work closely with intercollegiate athletics as a faculty voice in promoting the academic, health, and social welfare of student athletes. She will serve as an important leader and mentor for our student athletes and will play an integral...

Dear Campus Community, As the academic year approaches, we would like to reaffirm our shared commitment to the Principles of Community—and to remind all students and employees of their rights and responsibilities regarding free expression on our campus. Universities play a vital role in fostering environments where ideas can be exchanged freely and...

Dear Campus Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Almazan as interim director of intercollegiate athletics at UC Riverside, effective August 22, 2025. Michelle currently serves as senior associate athletics director for student-athlete affairs and academic services, as well as the department’s senior woman administrator...

Dear Campus Community, I’m pleased to announce two important interim campus leadership appointments. Beginning Aug. 16, Kim McDade will step into the role of interim vice chancellor for University Advancement. Kim currently serves as chief financial and administrative officer for University Advancement and vice president and CFO of the UC Riverside...

Dear Campus Community, Wes Mallette has announced that he will step down as director of intercollegiate athletics, effective August 21, to become deputy athletics director/chief marketing officer at the University of South Carolina. Wes joined UC Riverside in 2018 as chief of staff and senior associate athletics director for external affairs, where...

Dear Members of the UCR Community, Today, I begin my service as the 10th Chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. I am honored to join this extraordinary institution, one that is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, research distinction, and transformative impact on students and communities alike. Thank you all for the...