Alumni

White House recognizes UCI alumnus as ‘Champion of Change’

Social Ecology alumnus Eloy Ortiz Oakley M.A.’96, MBA ’99 is one of 11 individuals honored Friday, Sept. 30, at the White House as “Champions of Change for College Opportunity” who have done important work in their communities to strengthen access to high-quality education. Oakley has served as president of Long Beach City College for nearly 10 years […]

Meet the mentors

UCI professors who were also first-generation students form support system

Eloy Ortiz Oakley

Alum to helm higher ed system

Eloy Ortiz Oakley will be first Latino chancellor of California’s community colleges

Alumnae win teaching awards

Two UCI graduates have received 2016 awards of excellence for their work as teachers at Success Academy Charter Schools, New York City’s largest network of public charter campuses. Delia Hong ’09, an international studies and political science alumna, and Foluwaseewa Lawanson ’10, who studied biological sciences, were recognized for their ability to improve student performance.

Beauty is as beauty does

UCI sociologists find that grooming habits affect women’s salaries more than men’s

ConGRADulations!

More than 8,000 Anteaters collect diplomas at commencement 2016 this weekend

‘Coolest college startups’ list honors 3 UCI entrepreneurs

Inc. magazine’s annual roundup of the nation’s “16 coolest college startups” includes two companies founded by current and former UCI students. Versafit, an app that matches gym rats, power walkers and other exercise buffs with workout partners, was launched in January by MBA student Julian Clarke and Paul Merage School of Business alumnus Alton Chislom ’15. The magazine also honored CubeForme, a monthly subscription service that surprises customers with […]

UCI names 18 recipients of 46th annual Lauds & Laurels awards

Michael P. Clark gets Extraordinarius honor; celebration is May 12

Exploring the abyss

Latest novel by Neal Shusterman ’85 was inspired by his teen son’s struggle with mental illness

Star power

O.C. firm with UCI roots makes strides toward fusion energy production