News articles on President Obama

Race colors public opinion of Obama

Study finds that race matters in public’s opinion of President Barack Obama and his policies.

Obama Race

‘Hidden biases’ behind opposition to president and his healthcare plan.

John Hipp

Orange County: paradise lost?

John Hipp, assistant professor of criminology, law & society, studies the impact of demographic changes in Orange County.

Love is not colorblind on the net, study says

People looking for love on Internet dating sites often follow racial stereotypes, according to a new study by UC Irvine…

Jennifer Bates undergoes an ultrasound 26 weeks

A new measure of babies’ health

Current guidelines for normal fetal growth don’t align with the ethnic diversity of the childbearing population. UC Irvine researchers will share a $1.7 million grant to devise new definitions.

UC Irvine sociologist Cynthia Feliciano

Internet love not colorblind, study says

UCI study of online daters shows race-based preferences prevail, especially among whites.

A child doing homework

Landmark children’s study kicks off

The National Children’s Study will begin recruiting future Orange County mothers for the largest and most comprehensive long-term study ever conducted in the United States on child development and health. UC Irvine researchers will lead the effort.

Frank B. Wilderson III

UCI author envisions change

In his recently released memoir, “Incognegro,” Frank Wilderson criticizes Nelson Mandela’s presidency for failing to deliver on its promises of social equality and significant reform.

Civil rights pioneer addresses UCI community

Civil rights attorney Lani Guinier calls for continued work toward a more just and equal society in MLK week speech at UC Irvine.

UC Irvine students march in solidarity with Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream

Keeping King’s dream alive

Roundup of events for Martin Luther King Jr. birthday and following week