Christopher Klotz '06 is surrounded by Nigerian youths he coached

UCI grads make good

Alumni have found niches in nonprofit work, pro sports, Hollywood, law, TV and business

Tennis standout comes from an extended Anteater family

Undergraduate and tennis standout Kristina Smith comes from an extended family of UCI alumni that includes her grandmother Mary Myers, mother Maria Smith, nine aunts and uncles, and a cousin or two.

Tomo No Kai selling $1 origami cranes to benefit Japan

Origami effort aids Japan

Fundraiser taps into Japanese culture to send UCI’s best wishes to earthquake, tsunami victims.

New arts dean

Acclaimed artist and academic administrator from Alfred University in New York also is known as a builder of community partnerships.

Spirit catcher (2)

Alumnus Nikishna Polequaptewa receives Living Our Values Award for connecting American Indian students to campus

Sea change

Time on the water builds confidence, cognitive skills

Credit where it's due

Alumnus Rudy Hanley believes his humble roots fostered a career helping people

The humanities, way out there

Outreach program asks Santa Ana students to reach for the stars

Maus tale

Finance director puts energy to good use