New Dalai Lama Scholar promotes religious tolerance

Armaan Rowther plans a series of events on interfaith cooperation.

Dalai Lama

Armaan Rowther plans a series of events on interfaith cooperation.

Tibetan monks at the Gaden Shartse Monastery in Mundgod, India

UCI group tours India, meets Dalai Lama

Students experience Tibetan culture, meet Dalai Lama in 18-day trek through India.

Dalai Lama Scholar

Jasmine Fang named 2009-10 Dalai Lama Scholar for her efforts to encourage kindness on campus.

‘Making’ a difference

Dalai Lama Scholars are organizing third annual campus event to develop products for people with disabilities

Peace Week gets underway

Series of events organized by new Dalai Lama Scholars will promote conflict resolution,  nonviolence and compassion

The American Dream Personified

From helping homeless youths to leading California’s community college system, UCI alumni are living out the American dream in myriad ways. Tenacious, intelligent and driven, they have overcome adversity to achieve their visions and make a difference in their communities and in the world. Below, we explore just a small sampling of the fascinating success stories created by UCI graduates.

Joining forces

Dalai Lama Scholar Andrew Hallak leads project to leverage UCI sustainability efforts

Drawing an ACE

Dalai Lama Scholar Mary Sargious spearheads a project pairing UCI mentors with foster and first-generation teens

Charlize Theron with Chancellor Michael Drake and Ashlee Irish

Charlize Theron inspires future leaders

Oscar-winning actor tells UC Irvine students how they can help solve poverty, public health and education issues around the globe.