UCI’s Michael Méndez is named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Assistant professor of urban planning and public policy is one of 28 recipients across US
Assistant professor of urban planning and public policy is one of 28 recipients across US
First-of-its-kind state study examined distribution, sociodemographic factors over time
School is top UC choice for in-state, first-generation students for 4th consecutive year
New funding will expand college preparation efforts in Compton schools
Number of underrepresented, first-gen and low-income undergrads continues to grow
Joint project will investigate their disproportionate impact on vulnerable population
Higher risk patterns identified in certain social, economic, demographic groups
Former Boeing executive John Tracy funds scholarship for underrepresented UCI students in STEM fields
Newkirk Center fellowship program teaches interdisciplinary graduate students a more collaborative, inclusive way to engage with groups they study
Impacts are most pronounced in Southern California’s low-income communities