Briefs

UC Irvine student discusses her recovery from a bear attack on the Today Show

On the Today Show Tuesday, undergraduate Jenna Otter discussed her recovery from a bear attack that injured her and her…

UC Irvine researchers discover compound to treat cognitive disorders

UC Irvine researchers have identified a new class of compounds that could be used for drugs to treat cognitive disorders…

Law library receives $1 million gift from longtime benefactor

The Joan Irvine Smith and Athalie R. Clarke Foundation has made a $1 million gift to the new School of…

Southwest not best for last-minute deals, economist finds

New research from a UCI economist suggests that Southwest Airlines exploits its low-cost reputation with last-minute travelers who feel they…

UC Irvine outfielder named to trophy watch list

Senior outfielder Matt Morris has been named to the Dick Howser Trophy watch list, an annual award given to the…

Another Pulitzer Prize winner joins UCI

Pulitzer Prize-winner Jack Miles has accepted a position at UCI as a Distinguished Professor of English and Religious Studies starting…

Biological Chemistry department throws birthday bash

The Department of Biological Chemistry celebrated the 80th birthday of Masayasu Nomura, the Grace Bell Professor of Biological Chemistry, with…

Omega-3 fatty acid may help prevent Alzheimer's brain lesions

Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids are good for your heart. Now, UCI scientists have found that one type…

Longhurst Gets Grant to Continue Acupuncture Work

Medicine is coming to learn that acupuncture can help treat a host of ailments, but little is known about how…

EPA honors University of California

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the University of California’s environmental sustainability work with an Environmental Achievement Award. UC was…