Testing a new approach to treating Fragile X

Grant supports a protein-engineering approach to restore brain function in Fragile X syndrome

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Psychologist Kate Sweeny recognized for research efforts

Kate Sweeny, professor and chair of psychological and brain sciences at UC Riverside, has received the 2026 Career Trajectory Award from the Society of Experimental Social Psychology.

By John Sanford |

School of Medicine recognized for academic excellence, belonging, and community-building

Medical school is recipient of Insight Into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR’s Robert Rodriguez delivers James D. Mills Jr. Memorial Lecture

Lecture highlighted emergency departments’ role in reaching underserved patients with preventive care

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Medical School team wins first prize at physician conference

Team’s poster presentation focused on improving vaccine access in emergency departments

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

Designer, philosopher, psychologist recognized for excellence

The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, or CHASS, has announced the recipients of its 2025-26 awards for teaching, excellence in research and/or creative activities, and community engagement.

By UCR News |

Chancellor inducted into science and engineering academy

UC Riverside Chancellor S. Jack Hu has been named a fellow of the Asian American Academy of Science and Engineering for his contributions to the field. Being inducted as a fellow is among the academy’s top honors, “recognizing exceptional accomplishments, sustained leadership, and significant contributions to science, engineering, technology...

By UCR News |

UCR professor named national invention ambassador

UCR engineering professor Mihri Ozkan has been named a National Invention Ambassador, joining a national network of accomplished inventors who mentor emerging innovators.

By David Danelski |

Two UCR researchers named to Analytical Scientist’s Top 40 Under 40

Daniel Petras and Mingxun Wang recognized for innovative research and emerging leadership

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR professor and industry collaborator honored for cleaner-vehicle catalyst research

A UC Riverside chemical engineering professor and his longtime industry collaborator have received an American Chemical Society award for research aimed at making catalysts more effective at removing harmful pollutants from vehicle exhaust.

By David Danelski |

Prestigious fellowship helps plant scientist’s career bloom

Undergraduate grows research skills at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

By Jules Bernstein |

Four professors win 2026 NSF CAREER Awards

Four UC Riverside faculty members have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Awards to support their research. The program targets early-career faculty who demonstrate the potential to serve as academic role models and advance their organization’s mission. Research conducted with these funds should build the foundation for a...

By UCR News |

NSF grants nearly $600,000 to improve STEM teaching

School of Education wins nearly $600,000 in federal funding to probe new ways to learn math, chemistry, and physics.

By David Danelski |

Scholar of gender and sexuality awarded yearlong fellowship

Jack Cáraves, assistant professor of gender and sexuality studies at UC Riverside, has been awarded a 2026-27 Career Enhancement Fellowship by the Institute for Citizens and Scholars. He is working on his first book, to be titled “Trans Power: Illegality, Self-Determination, and Spiritual Activism in Trans Latinx Los Angeles.”

By John Sanford |

UCR wins two UC Tech awards

UC Riverside won two awards at the 2026 UC Tech Awards, which honors individuals and teams across the UC system for exceptional achievements in technology. The awards were presented July 9 at the UC Tech Annual Conference, highlighting “the many ways technology advances UC’s mission of teaching, research, patient care and public service.” UCR’s...

By UCR News |

Professor honored as fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

A UCR associate professor of bioengineering has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), one of the society's highest professional honors. The honor recognizes Chung-Hao Lee for his exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the profession, particularly his work to improve the diagnosis and...

By David Danelski |

Advancing research to improve epilepsy care

Chia-Wei Yeh receives predoctoral research fellowship to investigate how stress influences brain function and seizure onset

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UCR scientist rewarded for making water conservation easier

National society honors Amir Verdi for creating tools and curriculum to promote their use

By Jules Bernstein |

Dining Services honored by national campus dining association

UC Riverside’s Dining Services won top prizes in three categories in national awards recognizing innovation and excellence in campus dining. The department won a silver award and two bronze awards from the National Association of College & University Food Services, which presented the honors at its national conference in New Orleans on July 17...

By Imran Ghori |

Physicist wins top RED seed grant to advance gravitational-wave astronomy

Jonathan Richardson’s project will use AI to help design more sensitive detectors capable of probing the farthest reaches of the universe

By Iqbal Pittalwala |