James McGaugh receives Grawemeyer Award for Psychology

Irvine, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014 — UC Irvine neurobiologist James McGaugh, whose research has vastly contributed to our knowledge of the brain’s learning and memory abilities, has won the 2015 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Psychology. A research professor in neurobiology & behavior and a founding UCI faculty member, McGaugh is receiving the prize for […]

UC Irvine News Brief: For his memory work, Guzowski is named first McGaugh Chair

The associate professor of neurobiology & behavior says the five-year appointment and funds attached to it will enable him to pursue previously unavailable avenues of research.

Nan Collett

There’s only one Nan

Longtime assistant Nan Collett helps superior memory research in James McGaugh’s lab run smoothly.

Thanks for the memories

UCI neuroscientist James McGaugh recalls the campus’s pioneer days

Neurosurgeon who became famous for separating conjoined twins died of covid-19. His real legacy is his humanity.

The Washington Post, April 1, 2020

Scientific method acting

Cross-disciplinary course explores role of neurobiology in performing arts

UCI to host symposium, exhibits on legacy of architect William Pereira

EVENT: “California Modern: Irvine Style” will explore the master plans for UCI and Irvine in relation to American modernism and higher education and early 1960s Utopianism. The symposium and exhibits aim to define the legacy and influence of architect William Pereira (1909-1985), who designed the campus and city. WHEN/WHERE: April 18-25 at UCI’s Student Center (bldg. 113, grid […]

Rubén Rumbaut

UCI Distinguished Professor Rubén Rumbaut elected AAAS fellow

Rubén Rumbaut, UC Irvine Distinguished Professor of sociology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

A blue & golden anniversary

As UC Irvine turns 50, the campus community celebrates a ‘bright past’ while anticipating a ‘brilliant future’

Sasha Strauss at TEDxUCI

Community conference

TEDxUCIrvine, set for May 31, will explore ‘The Adventure of Discovery’