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Senior Jade Smith-Williams, linchpin of the women’s basketball revival, looks forward to a law career.

“Kiplinger’s Personal Finance” rates the campus 17th nationally on its annual list of 100, up from 20th last year.

In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.

New computer school dean Hal Stern is a statistician and sports lover.

National Research Council ranks several UC Irvine doctoral programs among the tops in the nation. Young programs are on an upward trajectory.

The campus is 49th in the British magazine’s newly revamped rankings for 2010-11. It earned high marks for its research influence and international mix of staff and students.

It places 41st in the overall category and 11th among public universities in the 2011 report – both improvements from last year.

Noted virologist Rozanne Sandri-Goldin influences research both in and out of the lab.

Gynecology, urology and ear, nose & throat programs lauded.

‘Golfweek’ honor comes after leading UCI to its sixth Big West Conference title since 2001.