Social Ecology

Yessica Ornelas

Defying expectations

With scholarship help, first-gen college student prepares for role as change-maker

Alec Glasser

OC philanthropist and businessman’s donation supports visionary School of Social Ecology initiative

Gift ensures future of Alec Glasser Center for the Power of Music and Social Change

Alec Glasser, here speaking with a few of the Glasser Scholars during a recent meeting at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Scaling social solutions

Alec Glasser Center for the Power of Music and Social Change empowers individuals and communities

UC Irvine welcomes Year of the Snake with 10th annual Lunar New Year celebration

EVENT: UC Irvine will honor a decade of tradition and celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year – heralding the Year of the Snake – with cultural games, hands-on arts and crafts, food, musical and dance performances, a dragon parade, a lion dance, and more. WHEN/WHERE: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, with activities and performances […]

American flag and election vote silhouette composition.

Latest UCI-OC Poll explains November election results

UC Irvine School of Social Ecology survey examines voter attitudes

Study sheds light on evolving views of gender integration within the U.S. military

Servicemembers viewed integration favorably, linking operational effectiveness with female soldiers’ engagement with local communities

Image of happy loved ones gathered for a festive feast with inset photo of psychologist Naomi Tabak
UC Irvine Podcast Indicator

UCI Podcast: Navigating stress related to the holiday season

Psychologist Naomi Tabak shares how to approach challenging conversations with loved ones

UC Irvine to host Día de los Muertos event featuring Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas

EVENT: UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology will host its second annual Día de los Muertos event, complete with live music, dancing, a virtual and physical altar, customary foods, face painting and crafts. The free celebration will immerse attendees in the rich Mexican tradition of honoring and remembering deceased loved ones. WHEN/WHERE: 3:30-8 p.m. Monday, […]

Photo of Jessica Borelli, professor of psychological science
UC Irvine Podcast Indicator

UCI Podcast: Helping students, parents prepare for the new school year

Psychologist Jessica Borelli offers strategies for easing the ‘back to school’ transition

Latest UC Irvine-OC Poll finds residents considering relocation

Annual survey examines ‘brain drain’ in Orange County