Month: May 2012

Chef Philippe Caupain

Savoring life anew

Philippe Caupain credits UC Irvine critical care team with saving him from sepsis.

Ph.D. candidate in economics awarded prestigious UN internship

An aspiring economist, she’ll work this summer in New York City in the Department of Economic & Social Affairs’ Division for Public Administration & Development Management.

Student Affairs' Sandy Jones among county's '40 under 40' to watch

Annual list compiled by OC Metro magazine includes leaders in business, philanthropy and education.

Butterflies crossbreed to increase survival odds

International genetic consortium finds butterflies also use taste and smell genes to increase their chances of living longer.

Students to participate in Butterworth Project Development Competition

Contest sponsored by UCI alumnus Paul Butterworth highlights innovation in Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences.

Jeff Greenberg

Role model

When Jeff Greenberg, casting director for “Modern Family,” first tried to sell the network on actor Ty Burrell for the part of Phil Dunphy, the doofus dad on the hit television show, the executives balked. “We had to keep bringing him back” for auditions, Greenberg recalls. “They didn’t see it at first.” The suits eventually adopted his choice for […]

Allison Jacobs

Renowned cop turns to UCI for online degree

Officer who cracked Jaycee Dugard case enrolls in first-of-its-kind program, now 10 years old.

‘Eaters shut down Loyola Lions

Since the Big West started sponsoring women’s water polo in 2009, UCI has dominated winning four consecutive league tournament titles.

Activism replaces alienation for undocumented Latino youth

Undocumented Latino youth turn to activism to combat obstacles. Study co-authored by UCI anthropologist details experiences of young immigrants.

UCI hydrologist stars in film that opens in OC Friday

“Last Call at the Oasis,” starring UCI’s Jay Famiglietti, opens at Edwards University Town Center on Friday. Media tickets available.