Kristina Smith with grandmother Mary Myers and mother Maria Smith

Clan of the Anteaters

When Kristina Smith, a top-ranked tennis recruit from Dana Hills High School, announced in fall 2008 that she would attend UC Irvine, her decision didn’t just please the university’s coaching staff. It was cheered by a large cadre of her relatives. By enrolling in the class of 2013, Smith became the youngest member of an […]

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.

"Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" book sitting in the sand

Beach reading, Anteater style

UCI faculty and staff share their summer book selections.

Giant Anteater

OC welcomes giant anteaters

With help from UCI supporters, two giant anteaters — the real-life Peter and his mate — debut at the Santa Ana Zoo.

Tiffany Alquiros with Peter the Anteater

Peter the Anteater stands in for Santa

At the UCI Bookstore’s holiday sale this year, Peter the Anteater stood in for the jolly old elf, posing for pictures with students, faculty and staff.

Food drive an opportunity to show Anteater pride

The “Clash of the Cans” food drive competition between UC Irvine and California State University, Long Beach will kick off…

Liz Toomey

Advocate for Anteaters

Liz Toomey, assistant vice chancellor of community & government relations, talks about the UC system’s impact on everyday life in California.

Anteater baseball is No. 1 for first time

For the first time in its history, UC Irvine baseball is ranked No. 1 in the country in the Baseball…

Mad Film Dash project

Anteaters meet Oscars

Anteaters meet Oscar when student-produced films are honored at 24-Hour Mad Film Dash Festival.

Anteaters get out the vote

Anteaters flexed their political muscles this week by showing up for early voting at the UC Irvine Student Center. The…