Press Releases

Teardrop proteins annihilate bacteria

Information gained from tracking lysosymes’ disease-fighting processes could aid in early cancer detection.

UCI sets new record for applications

Fall 2012 numbers near 70,000, a 10 percent increase over last year.

UCI's stem cell research building earns top sustainability ranking

Campus’s second LEED Platinum citation in one month is added to eight gold awards.

UCI's Engineering Hall wins construction award

Design-Build Institute of America award goes to building projects that exceed efficiency and sustainability expectations.

UC Irvine researchers urge caution when buying noisy toys

Misusing popular toys that feature sound could result in permanent hearing loss.

Major cause of chronic kidney disease-related inflammation is identified

UC Irvine researchers have uncovered an important source of inflammation seen in people with chronic kidney disease, which is increasingly common due to the epidemic of obesity-related diabetes and hypertension.

UCI joins national challenge to improve energy efficiency of buildings

Aided by Smart Labs program, campus seeks to exceed initiative’s savings goal.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society lauds UC Irvine Healthcare's program

After a thorough review, the multiple sclerosis program is recognized as superior by certifying it as an official Center for MS Comprehensive Care.

Donation funds new Newkirk Alumni Center

Construction begins with groundbreaking. Center will open in fall 2012 to serve more than 140,000 former students.

UCI attains its first LEED Platinum rating

U.S. Green Building Council reserves this rating for construction projects that excel in sustainability and energy conservation.