UC Irvine Chancellor Drake urges President Obama to close innovation gap

Deeply concerned about major federal budgets cuts to research and higher education at a time when other nations are steadily increasing investments in those areas, UC Irvine Chancellor Michael V. Drake today joined more than 150 other university leaders in calling on Washington to close the innovation deficit.

UC Irvine Medical Center among ‘America's Best Hospitals' for 13th consecutive year

Orange, Calif., July 16, 2013 — For the 13th consecutive year, UC Irvine Medical Center has been listed among “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked in the top 50 nationally in three specialties: 30th for geriatrics, 47th for kidney disorders and 48th for urology. “UC Irvine Health is committed […]

UC Irvine receives $3 million to create endowed chairs in cognitive sciences

The as-yet-unnamed chair holders will be recognized experts in the application of mathematics to the cognitive sciences. The endowed chairs honor the late R. Duncan Luce, a UC Irvine Distinguished Professor of cognitive sciences with whom Jean-Claude Falmagne served on the faculty for more than 20 years.

Warm ocean drives most Antarctic ice shelf loss, UC Irvine and others show

Warm ocean drives most Antarctic ice shelf loss, UC Irvine and others show. Findings are a game changer for future forecasts about thawing continent

UC Irvine's 48th annual commencement ceremonies begin Friday

Nine commencement ceremonies will draw more than 35,000 visitors, with countless more watching over live Web stream

Emile Haddad named chairman-elect of UC Irvine Foundation board of trustees

Elected chair leads the direction and business affairs of the UC Irvine Foundation, a community-based organization that supports the university through private philanthropy and personal advocacy.

New technology makes breast cancer surgery more precise at UC Irvine

Device used during breast cancer surgery permits surgeon to determine whether the entire tumor was removed.

UC Irvine earns STARS gold rating for sustainability achievements

The new program measures and encourages responsible stewardship of Earth’s resources in all aspects of higher education.

Howard Gillman

UC Irvine names Howard Gillman provost and executive vice chancellor

Prominent educator was dean at USC

UC Irvine names Howard Gillman provost and executive vice chancellor

In his new role, Gillman will be UC Irvine’s chief academic and operating officer, assuming primary responsibility for academic and organizational functions, as well as for advancing the university’s excellence in education, research, and public service.