UCI law students snapped up for summer jobs

Some are working in a clinic to investigate violations of Verizon workers’ rights in a class-action lawsuit.

UC Irvine News Brief: UCI awarded $2.5 million for nuclear safety research

Consortium of universities will focus on hands-on training of undergraduate and graduate
students in the fields of nuclear physics, nuclear and radiation chemistry, nuclear engineering, instrumentation and public policy.

Cecelia Brody

Fostering their potential

It’s called emancipation, but for youths in foster care, being released from the child welfare system at age 18 often feels more like abandonment. Without financial resources or emotional support, many struggle to survive. They often wind up homeless or in prison, according to the Orangewood Children’s Foundation. In California, only 54 percent of foster youths […]

UCI authors launch book, "Death by China"

China’s growing nationalistic frenzy threatens global peace, prosperity and health, authors say.

Russell Dalton

Handicapping early presidential politics

Political science professor Russell Dalton weighs in on the early presidential race.

UC Irvine News Brief: ICTS to host mentoring colloquium and workshop

Inaugural event takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the University Club.

Alexandra Cousteau

UCI to honor activist Alexandra Cousteau

Granddaughter of famed undersea explorer will receive Human Security Award for work on global water issues.

UC Irvine News Brief: Newspaper profiles first spinal cord injury patient to get UCI stem cell treatment

Paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident last September, Timothy Atchinson now reports some very slight sensation in his legs.

Pharmaceutical sciences lecture

A head start for pharmacy careers

UCI’s fledgling pharmaceutical sciences undergraduate program grows in popularity as the job market for drug discovery and pharmacy grows.

UC Irvine hosts state math bee showdown.

The contest is designed to recognize and boost public school students’ math skills.