Month: September 2010

Breakthrough study could transform drug, aging and fertility research.

The campus is 49th in the British magazine’s newly revamped rankings for 2010-11. It earned high marks for its research influence and international mix of staff and students.

Dr. Alan Barbour, professor of medicine and microbiology & molecular genetics, is new Academic Senate chair.

The Associated Students of UC Irvine will host a bid to become the Guinness Book of World Records holder for the largest dodge ball game. The game will be staged during ASUCI’s inaugural Blue & Gold Spirit Rally.

Twice a month, a group of UC Irvine students bike to Santa Ana to feed the homeless. Their goal: building relationships.

Vicki Forman, a 1994 graduate of the M.F.A. writing program, is honored in the creative nonfiction category for her memoir, “This Lovely Life.”

Dr. Manuela Raffatellu, assistant professor of microbiology & molecular genetics, has been chosen by the American Society for Microbiology to receive a 2010 Young Investigator Award.

Angela Garcia wins the Exceptional First Book Award from PEN USA.

UCI soccer star Mar Rodriguez represents Mexico in under-20 Women’s World Cup.

Folu Ani, first-year medical student at UC Irvine, has a distinctively African perspective that drives him to one day make a difference for the billions of people around the globe who do not have access to adequate healthcare.