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David Neumark, UCI Distinguished Professor of economics

UCI study finds that California Competes Tax Credit program creates jobs

Effective place-based policy can be model for future incentives, evidence shows

Climate change book garners award from the International Studies Association

Michael Méndez honored for writings on the equity and justice dimensions of climate policy

UCI professor emerita and trustee recognized as Assembly District 74 Women of Distinction

Barbara Finlayson-Pitts, UCI Distinguished Professor emerita of chemistry, and UCI Foundation trustee Carol Choi have been named Assembly District 74 Women of Distinction 2021 by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris. The awards, announced in March in honor of Women’s History Month, annually recognize six Orange County women for their extraordinary work, mentorship and leadership in the community. […]

UC Data Incident Update

UCOP has issued additional information regarding the data incident

UCI announces membership in consortium ensuring future of SlaveVoyages database

UCI has joined a newly formed consortium to ensure the preservation, stability and future development of the SlaveVoyages database, the single most widely used online resource for the study of the trans-Atlantic and intra-American slave trade. Previously hosted at Emory University, the database will now function as a cooperative academic collaboration through a contractual agreement […]

New U.S. Carbon Monitor website compares emissions among the 50 states

Tool helps to track abrupt yet temporary emissions declines during pandemic

UCI’s Brilliant Future fundraising campaign surpasses $1 billion in gifts

Despite pandemic challenges, alumni and friends donate for scholarships, research

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Latinx Excellence and Achievement Awards recognizes Hispanic and Latinx graduate students

The 2021 Latinx Excellence and Achievement Awards took place April 1 as a virtual gala. In its fourth year, UCI’s LEAD remains the only celebration and awards event in the University of California system focused on Hispanic and Latinx graduate student success. This year’s event welcomed remarks by Chancellor Howard Gillman and UCI Foundation Trustee […]

How did hippo, whale and dolphin skin adapt to live in water? UCI study reveals evolutionary clues

Paleontologists have long asked if hippopotamuses and cetaceans – whales, dolphins and porpoises – share a common, amphibious ancestor. The answer, which is no, according to a study published today in Current Biology, was derived by a molecular and genetic analysis of the animals’ hides which are highly adapted to aquatic environments. Co-senior author Maksim […]

Robotics research leader Magnus Egerstedt named dean of UCI engineering school

New role will center on envisioning post-pandemic research and education