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Jun Wu

UCI researchers find fewer low-cost air pollution sensors in disadvantaged communities

First-of-its-kind state study examined distribution, sociodemographic factors over time

Shohreh Bozorgmehri

Tech equity

Campus advocacy group seeks to promote, support women in IT

Fall 2022 Applications snapshot - UCI receives most applications in campus history for 2nd year in a row

UCI receives most applications in campus history for 2nd year in a row

School is top UC choice for in-state, first-generation students for 4th consecutive year

Public health study presents strategies for increasing diversity of clinical trials

In a paper published online in cell.com/Neuron, Bernadette Boden-Albala, founding dean of the planned School of Population & Public health and director of the Program in Public Health, highlights three key areas for increasing the participation of women and racial/ethnic minorities in clinical trials. Diversity delivers greater generalizability of results, more ethically sound research and […]

UCI-led study offers framework for including racism’s health effects in pharmacy curricula

Racism has been declared a national public health crisis by the American Public Health Association. With the minority population in the U.S. being the fastest-growing demographic, experts say, it’s essential that healthcare professionals recognize the social determinants of health among racial and ethnic minorities. Education and training, they say, should begin in school so that […]

Students walking towards the UCI Student Center

UCI fall 2021 enrollment data shows student diversity trending upward

Number of underrepresented, first-gen and low-income undergrads continues to grow

Pheather Harris

NSF funds UCI project to boost STEM degree success for underrepresented students

The Institute for Meaningful Engagement will emphasize faculty, classroom impact

Students walking on Ring Road on the UCI campus.

UCI named among inaugural cohort of Fulbright HSI Leaders by State Department unit

Designation denotes Hispanic-Serving Institutions’ engagement with exchange program

Daniel Parker, UCI assistant professor of public health

UCI-led study finds disparities in O.C. rates of COVID-19 infection, mortality

Higher risk patterns identified in certain social, economic, demographic groups

John Tracy, Ph.D. ’87 standing in front of a plane.

Alum’s philanthropy helps others follow in his footsteps

Former Boeing executive John Tracy funds scholarship for underrepresented UCI students in STEM fields