Features

Aileen Wiglesworth

Uncovering elder abuse

Physical abuse of the elderly has long been difficult to prove because of older people’s propensity to bruise easily and their sometimes-dubious powers of recall, giving perpetrators a handy defense. But thanks to studies by UC Irvine’s Program in Geriatrics, that’s changing. The research has identified bruises most likely caused by abuse and established that […]

UCI men’s basketball coach Russell Turner

From the NBA to UCI

New men’s basketball coach Russell Turner plans to use his NBA experience to lead the Anteater’s to their first-ever NCAA tournament bid.

Julia Reinhard Lupton

Shaking up Shakespeare

From drama to design, English professor Julia Reinhard Lupton thrives on innovation and collaboration.

Understanding the Alzheimer's-Parkinson's link

UCI researchers find the neurodegenerative combo of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases accelerates dementia.

Alumnus Chris Canfield

The game boy behind 'Rock Band'

Can’t stop playing ‘Rock Band’ or ‘Guitar Hero II’? Blame your addiction on UC Irvine alumnus Chris Canfield, who helped create them.

Jared DiBartolomeo

Reviving toe-tapping ragtime

Through his piano playing, engineering student Jared DiBartolomeo helps revive ragtime for a new generation.

Susan V. Bryant and Manuel N. Gomez

Listening in on Susan Bryant and Manuel Gomez

Two vice chancellors with deep roots at UCI reflect on their careers, forecast their futures.

Chris Stout

Probing racial, gender politics

Grad student Chris Stout studies discrepancy between what voters say and do.

Down syndrome may hold clues to Alzheimer's

A UCI research team is studying Down syndrome adults to learn why – and when – cognitive decline is triggered by Alzheimer’s disease.

Commencement 2010: By the numbers

Commencement is appropriate time to do a by-the-numbers review of the academic year at UC Irvine.