KEYWORD

American dream

LIFEvest proves to be life-changing

UCI financial literacy program for young teens gave incoming, first-generation freshman Dyandra Magdaleno the confidence, practical skills to pursue higher education

Finding his voice

DACA student overcomes fear to become outspoken advocate for others

First-generation students make up more than half of UCI's class of 2019

Over 8,000 graduates will participate in commencement ceremonies this month

UCI is No. 1 in nation among public universities for ‘best value,' according to Forbes

Ranking is based on costs, quality, graduation rates, student debt and postgrad earnings

Fostering foster youth success

UCI program serves as a support network for students without one

UCI is No. 1 UC choice for California's college-bound high school graduates

Campus also received most first-generation, underrepresented student applications

UCI cited as leader in using community college pipelines to increase student socioeconomic diversity

American Talent Initiative Impact Report details progress of the national goal of enrolling 50,000 additional low- and moderate-income students by 2025

Achieving her dream

UCI student Abigail Llanos-Hernandez shares her story as a low-income, first-generation, nontraditional college student

UCI awarded $5.4 million grant to prepare Compton students for college access and success

Participants will be provided academic support from middle school through freshman year

SAGE advice

UCI program helps low-income, high-potential undergraduates achieve their dreams