As the pandemic tears through California, some counties begin shutdowns
The Washington Post, Dec. 4, 2020
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Sweat, tears lead to breakthrough
Chemist Greg Weiss’ personal loss motivates major new scientific work by him and others.
UCI Podcast: Nurses’ trauma and the two fronts of the war against COVID-19
Candace Burton’s interviews with nurses reveal how an unrelenting pandemic is inflicting a mental health crisis
UCI Podcast: Top Chef winner and UCI alumna Melissa King dishes out college cooking tips
Melissa King, a 2005 UCI alumna with a bachelor’s degree in cognitive sciences, won Top Chef: All-Stars L.A., the 17th season of the show. In this episode of the UCI Podcast, King dishes on the final moments of the show and her unique California-Asian culinary style. She also shares cooking tips for college students and […]
Freeing up front-line physicians
First-year medical students form volunteer coalition to babysit, shop and run errands for UCI healthcare workers
Mutual respect
Public safety agencies honor staff at UCI Medical Center with noon procession, but healthcare workers say the admiration goes both ways
Philosophy for the masses
Ph.D. student runs engaging kiosk at cafés and farmers market
The American Dream Personified
From helping homeless youths to leading California’s community college system, UCI alumni are living out the American dream in myriad ways. Tenacious, intelligent and driven, they have overcome adversity to achieve their visions and make a difference in their communities and in the world. Below, we explore just a small sampling of the fascinating success stories created by UCI graduates.
Scientific method acting
Cross-disciplinary course explores role of neurobiology in performing arts
Chapter and Verse
UCI’s renowned M.F.A. program in creative writing continues to churn out heavyweight talent