Month: April 2011

UCI surpasses $600 million mark in fundraising campaign

Enthusiastic community support in a difficult economy shows commitment to UCI’s mission.

Dr. Ralph V. Clayman an honorary fellow in Scotland

Dean of the UC Irvine School of Medicine and professor of urology receives an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, which for more than 500 years has been dedicated to the maintenance and promotion of the highest standards of surgical practice.

UCI joins Best Practices for Better Care campaign

Association of American Medical Colleges’ campaign aims to improve quality and safety in healthcare.

UC Irvine News Brief: Grad students win $2.5 million in federal research grants

A total of 20 UCI students have won 2011 National Science Foundation fellowships.

UCI Breast Health Center receives top accreditation by American College of Surgeons

Accredited centers have demonstrated excellence in leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement practices.

Melissa Mazmanian

Studying the role of smartphones in daily life

UCI professors study how busy families use smartphones.

Kenneth C. Janda and Joel Rivera

One unlikely pair leads to another: fire and ice

Dean Ken Janda and undergrad work together on novel research.

Mark Moehlman

Teaching teen girls money management

New financial literacy summer camp at UCI will aim to empower, entertain.

Writing on paper

Writing therapy not for everyone

Health benefits of expressive writing do not apply equally across all cultures, study finds.

Johnny Hart's of "B.C." anteater

‘B.C.’ comic strip artist coming to Celebrate UCI

Artist who draws ‘B.C.’ comic strip — and its anteater — to appear at Celebrate UCI.