Luce to receive alumni association's top honor

The UCI Alumni Association will recognize National Medal of Science winner R. Duncan Luce with its Extraordinarius award at the …

Treating ticks with antibiotics inhibits their reproduction

Irvine, Calif., May 2, 2007 Bacteria that may provide ticks with essential nutrients they can’t get from their meals of blood could be a key to controlling ticks and the diseases they carry, a new study published today in the PLoS ONE shows. UC Irvine professor Dr. Alan G. Barbour and researchers Jianmin Zhong and […]

Southwest Airlines' last-minute fares not always the best deal, economist finds

It may pay off to spend a little extra time shopping online for that last-minute airfare, according to a UC Irvine economist.

Dynes visits Santa Ana to support Center for Educational Partnerships

UC President Robert C. Dynes visited Saddleback High School in Santa Ana June 8, along with representatives of UC Irvine’s Center for Educational Partnerships, to hear from students, parents and teachers about the benefits of academic preparation programs. “UC Student Academic Preparation and Education Programs are critical to providing the pathways to college,” Dynes said. […]

Law library receives $1 million gift from longtime benefactor

The Joan Irvine Smith and Athalie R. Clarke Foundation has made a $1 million gift to the new School of…

Biological Chemistry department throws birthday bash

The Department of Biological Chemistry celebrated the 80th birthday of Masayasu Nomura, the Grace Bell Professor of Biological Chemistry, with…

UCI celebrates switch to soybean-based fuel

UC Irvine today rolled out a shuttle bus that runs exclusively on fuel made from soybeans. Irvine Mayor Beth Krom,…

Omega-3 fatty acid may help prevent Alzheimer's brain lesions

A type of omega-3 fatty acid may slow the growth of two brain lesions that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, UC Irvine scientists have discovered…

Leading by example

Senior Marlen Kanagui receives Lauds & Laurels award for helping Latinos succeed in school

Big sister

Growing up in a house filled with foster kids has given student Megan Baker her life’s purpose