Plant restoration project taking root

UCI pilot program takes root on historic Irvine Ranch.

Men’s volleyball faces championship challenge

Men’s volleyball coach John Speraw and his team face significant challenges – such as the nation’s most difficult schedule – in their pursuit of their third NCAA title in five years.

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.

Sir Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson speaks at Living Peace Series

British industrialist discusses fostering world harmony through entrepreneurial problem solving.

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.

Daman Starring attempts an under-the-leg slam dunk

New season brings new promise for Anteater basketball

UC Irvine men’s and women’s teams roar into the new season filled with optimism, as both squads feature deep and experienced lineups capable of competing for the Big West tournament title in March and a spot in the NCAA postseason play.

Shocktoberfest: Raising spirits

Spirit rally, concert and free food draw about 5,000 students to annual party sponsored by ASUCI and UC Irvine Athletics.

Students get $1 million boost from UCI Medal Awards

Event proceeds will benefit undergraduate, graduate programs.

Anne and Rick Keller

Students get $1 million boost from UCI Medal Awards

Event proceeds will benefit undergraduate, graduate programs.

UCI gets major funding to study prevention of drug-resistant staph infections

A UC Irvine infectious disease specialist has received a three-year, $10 million grant to explore the effectiveness of new methods to prevent staph infections in people who harbor MRSA bacteria when they’re discharged from the hospital.