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UCR celebrates a festive inauguration day

UC Riverside celebrated the inauguration of Chancellor S. Jack Hu with a look to the future, congratulatory speeches, and festive music and dance performances. Hu was formally sworn in as UCR’s 10th chancellor at the Thursday, Feb. 5 investiture ceremony where he outlined his vision for UCR to become “the nation’s model for an inclusive, innovation...

By Imran Ghori |
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North District 2 housing honored with innovation award

UC Riverside’s first-of-its-kind North District Phase 2 student housing complex received the Mayor’s Innovation Award at the Riverside State of the City on Jan. 28. The 415,000-square-foot complex, which opened last summer, brought together UCR and Riverside Community College District students in two apartment-style buildings with 1,568 beds. UCR...

By Imran Ghori |

Important federal and systemwide requirements affecting digital content

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...

By Chancellor S. Jack Hu and Provost Elizabeth Watkins |

Search Announcement: Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration & Chief Financial Officer

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...

By S. Jack Hu |
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Chancellor’s inauguration will be a campus celebration

UC Riverside will inaugurate Chancellor S. Jack Hu and the campus is invited to join the celebrations. Hu will be formally inaugurated at a Feb. 5 ceremony that will include University of California leaders and campus faculty, staff, and student representatives. He began his tenure as UCR’s 10th chancellor on July 15. A full afternoon of activities...

By Imran Ghori |

New Resources Website on Immigration Enforcement

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...

By S. Jack Hu |
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UCR to offset large health premium increases

UC Riverside will soften the blow of upcoming health premium increases by providing subsidies for some employees next year. The University of California will begin Open Enrollment on Oct. 30, during which employees can review and make changes to their benefits. UC has announced that big changes are in store including increased premiums for...

By Imran Ghori |

Chancellor's campus update - October

Dear Colleagues, Having completed my first 90 days as Chancellor of UC Riverside, I want to thank you for the warm welcome and many thoughtful conversations. I have met faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners who share a commitment to excellence and access that makes UCR distinctive—and continues to fuel its forward momentum. In...

By S. Jack Hu |
Ribbon cutting for North District 2

North District 2 opening celebrated at ribbon-cutting ceremony

UC Riverside celebrated the completion of its North District 2 student housing complex Monday, Sept. 29, with more than 200 guests gathered at a courtyard outside one of the apartment buildings. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured about a dozen speakers including UC Riverside Chancellor S. Jack Hu, Riverside Community College District Chancellor...

By Imran Ghori |
move-in weekend

UCR welcomes its largest group of student residents

UC Riverside kicked off its fall quarter by welcoming its largest group of student residents during move-in weekend from Sept. 18 to Sept. 21. Over 15,000 students and family members assisting them moved in to one of the six campus residence halls over the four-day period. Students were assigned check-in days and times so their arrivals were...

By Imran Ghori |
Chancellor's faculty and staff picnic

A sunny picnic kicks off the fall

UC Riverside celebrated the start of a new academic year with the Chancellor’s Faculty and Staff Picnic Tuesday, Sept. 9. More than 1,000 employees joined the lunchtime gathering at the HUB Plaza where they dined on beef or vegan burgers, snacks, and drinks on a sunny day. In his first picnic, Chancellor S. Jack Hu greeted and posed for photos with...

By UCR News |