Historical perspective

Vicki Ruiz integrates storytelling, conventional research to shed new light on American history

Leading by example

Alumnus Salvador Sarmiento encourages students to follow their dreams

painting of a butterfly on a wall
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UCI Podcast: adelí durón on the Latinx Resource Center

The center offers resources and programs for Chicano and Latino students to build community

Frances Contreras

New education dean seeks to serve all stakeholders

The first Chicana/Latina to hold this position in the UC system, Frances Contreras sees inclusivity as key to excellence

Frances Contreras, UCI dean of School of Education

Student equity scholar Frances Contreras named dean of UCI School of Education

Priorities include increasing teacher diversity and educational innovation