Day: August 8, 2019

Donation from gamer funds new scholarship esports team for ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’

UCI Esports will host a pilot scholarship team for “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” during the 2019-20 academic year – thanks to a $50,000 gift from the owners of Street Media, which publishes Irvine Weekly and LA Weekly, led by CEO (and gamer) Brian Calle. Players will be jointly selected by UCI Esports and the TAG Smash […]

UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow in history wins 2019 Native American 40 Under 40 award

Holly Guise, a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow in history at UCI, has received a 2019 Native American 40 Under 40 award. The prestigious accolade from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development honors emerging Native American and Alaska Native leaders who have made significant contributions in their business, profession or community and demonstrated leadership, […]

Richard J. Gannotta to step down as CEO of UCI Health

National search to be conducted for replacement

Drugs commonly taken to improve cognition only boost short-term focus – at high cost

Nonprescribed psychostimulants impair sleep and working memory, UCI-led study finds