UC Irvine News Brief: John Chin awarded Golfstat Cup trophy at homecoming game

A 2010 All-American at UCI, he had a 70.05 average and finished first in four tournaments last year.

A crowd-surfing student

2010 a year of challenges, achievement at UCI

In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.

Donations sought for competitive "I Bleed Blue" blood drive

In the spirit of the Black & Blue Rivalry Series between UC Irvine and Long Beach State, UCI students, faculty…

Shocktoberfest rocks

Halloween festivities and UCI basketball combine for a fun-filled night of music, Midnight Magic and an onstage marriage proposal.

UCI honors student Bria Biggs

Laker Girl grows up

UCI honors student Bria Biggs balances her work as a dancer with the Laker Girls and aspirations to someday practice sports medicine.

Brian Scoggin

Rise of ‘Eater nation

Mike Lawrence ’00 may have been an all-conference golfer during his undergraduate years at UC Irvine, but his greatest contribution to Anteater athletics endures to this day. Ten years ago, Lawrence and four other student-athletes spearheaded a campaign to revive Anteater sports by convincing students to approve a ballot item raising fees $99 per year. […]

King of the anthill

Senior Jeff Fulkerson becomes ICS school’s first Homecoming King

UCI Podcast Indicator

UCI Podcast: Celebrating Paula Smith’s unique path on the 50th anniversary of Titl IX

The director of intercollegiate athletics discusses her journey, the label of ‘pioneer,’ what has changed and what still needs to change for women in sports

Charles Jock

Leader of the pack

Charles Jock uses a simple strategy for running an 800-meter race — start fast and make his competitors chase him. If they can catch up, fine. “Then they deserve to win,” says the junior UC Irvine track star. “But if they do, they’ll experience some pain.” Fortunately for Jock, few people can catch him in his signature […]

Eric Wise

Eric Wise: big man on campus

By specializing in the family business – power basketball – UCI’s Eric Wise has become one of the top players in the Big West Conference.