Latest Stories for February 23rd, 2026

Campus pays tribute to alum and noted urban planner

An all-star athlete and one of UC Riverside’s first Black students, Edward James Blakely went on to become an internationally acclaimed expert in urban planning, public policy, and disaster recovery. Family, friends, dignitaries and community members celebrated his life and legacy at a memorial service Feb. 7 at UCR’s Alumni and Visitors Center...

By UCR News |