Vicki Ruiz

Vicki Ruiz, Distinguished Professor Emerita of history and Chicano/Latino studies, has received the 2019 Roy Rosenzweig Distinguished Service Award from the Organization of American Historians. The annual award recognizes those who have significantly enriched the understanding and appreciation of American history. Ruiz led the way in making Chicano/Latino history fully part of U.S. history, highlighting […]

To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlight some exceptional Anteaters

Vicki Ruiz, UCI Distinguished Professor Emerita of history and Chicano/Latino studies, has been named a scholar-in-residence by Occidental College’s Institute for the Study of Los Angeles. “This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues and students in a liberal arts community where civic engagement is integral to undergraduate education. The college’s mission statement reads, […]

For the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month, we take a look at some current UCI trailblazers

UCI celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, which also saw the investiture of a sixth chancellor, the Dalai Lama’s third visit to campus and a continued reign as the nation’s top ‘Cool School’

Honor recognizes nation’s top change-makers in history, literature, languages

Honor recognizes nation’s top change-makers in history, literature, languages

Vicki Ruiz, UC Irvine professor of history and chair of Chicano/Latino studies, has been named an honoree for the 2015 National Women’s History Month.

Campus marks 10th anniversary of commitment to gender equity, inclusiveness.

Green Building Council reserved the rating for construction that attains the highest level of sustainability and energy conservation.