Announcements

UCR Human Resources and Information Technology Solutions are excited to announce that UC Riverside’s new employee self-service portal, R’Employee Services, is now live! The launch of the R’Employee Services portal is a huge milestone for Avanti, a joint initiative between UCR HR and ITS. Avanti’s goal is to implement integrated technology solutions...

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed updates to the Systemwide Policies Applying to University of California Police Department (UCPD). This is a comprehensive update of the Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures (Gold Book), which was last comprehensively revised in 2010. The...

UCR Information Technology Solutions (ITS) is excited to share that we have "broken ground” on The Grove, UC Riverside’s new secure AI campus platform. Early Adopters Will Help Shape The Grove As with any soft launch, we’re just getting started! This is a new and evolving space. There is significant growth ahead as we continue to refine and expand...

Dear Colleagues, At UC Riverside, research is central to our mission—and it is a shared effort. Every day, our faculty and students contribute to scholarship and discovery with global impact—whether placing a sample under a microscope, testing a new system, recording results, or supporting the work behind the scenes. Often, that work rises to a...

Dear Colleagues, My spring quarter update focuses on digital accessibility. If you have been monitoring your inbox, you have undoubtedly received the weekly newsletters informing us about the many ways we can improve the accessibility of the digital content we produce. This is not only good for our students, colleagues, and community members, but...

UCR Information Technology Solutions is pleased to announce the April 29, 2026, soft launch of The Grove—a secure AI campus assistant designed to help you reclaim your time. What is The Grove? The Grove is a powerful new resource available only to the UCR community. It has the potential to become your campus-connected, time-saving platform. To...

Dear Colleagues, We are getting closer to launching UC Riverside’s new employee self-service portal, R’Employee Services, on May 1, 2026! UCR Human Resources (HR), in partnership with Information Technology Solutions (ITS), is diligently working to ensure that the portal truly meets the needs of UCR employees. End-to-end process walkthroughs are...

On Saturday, May 2nd, the Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) will host UCR’s annual end-of-the-year concert, Spring Splash. We want to inform you of potential amplified sound and limited access to inner campus during the event. Our team submitted an amplified sound exemption request that has been approved between the hours of 8:00 AM–10:00 PM...

The recently revised Workplace Know Your Rights notice, which was shared with employees on February 1, 2026, detailed the "Right to Designate an Emergency Contact" for situations where an employee might be detained or arrested while at work. Effective March 30, 2026, UCPath has added a specific emergency contact relationship category: "Contact if...

Dear Campus Community: In compliance with the Clery Act (the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act), the University of California, Riverside has published a revised 2025 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report . The 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) was issued on September 25, 2025, and revised in March 2026. The 2025 UCR ASFSR has been...

Dear Colleagues, Welcome back to a new quarter. Spring is an exciting time for UC Riverside’s next cohort of students. Beginning in late February and continuing through March, first-year applicants receive admission news. Next month, transfer students will receive their notifications. By June, we’ll know who wants to be a Highlander in the fall...

Dear Campus Community, Kim McDade will step down from her roles as interim vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement, or DAE, and chief financial and administrative officer (CFAO), effective April 3, to serve as the vice president, finance and controller at Hoag Hospital Foundation, based in Newport Beach. Since joining UC Riverside in...

Effective March 24, 2026, the “Check Survey Accessibility” tool within Qualtrics will be activated for all UCR users. Moving forward, passing this accessibility check will be required before a survey can be published or distributed. This update aligns with UCR’s adherence to updated federal and systemwide digital accessibility standards, which must...

Dear UCR Community, Recent global developments serve as an important reminder that thoughtful planning and proactive risk management are essential when traveling, especially when students are involved. Whether travel is for study abroad, academic programs, conferences, field research, or other university-related activities, these steps can enhance...

The University of California and the United Auto Workers today reached two new contract agreements for academic and staff employees.

Information Technology Solutions (ITS) is performing a "behind-the-scenes" upgrade to UC Riverside’s digital “front door.” To maintain high security standards and ensure our multi-factor authentication (Duo) remains reliable, we are upgrading the Central Authentication Service (CAS) to a newer version. Please plan to be unable to access most campus...

Dear Campus Community, After a national search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Paules as director of intercollegiate athletics. His first day will be March 23, 2026. Paules currently serves as the senior associate athletics director and chief operating officer at Cal State Fullerton, where he provides leadership in marketing...

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 Colleagues, The UCR Catastrophic Leave Sharing Program provides a mechanism for employees to donate vacation hours to employees who have exhausted all paid leave balances due to a catastrophic illness or injury. Employees who have experienced a catastrophic illness or injury may request use of donated hours in order to temporarily continue...

As the month of Ramadan begins around Tuesday, February 17, the Middle Eastern Student Center is sharing information and resources to support students, staff, faculty, and other community members who may be observing. Resources Ramadan 2026 Campus Dining Options (February 17-March 19) Suhoor Packs are available at Glasgow and Lothian Residential...