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Global Partnerships Drive Innovation and Cross-Border ProgressÂ
Dean Magnus Egerstedt signing his name in the ledger of International Honorary Professors in a ceremony held by the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo (UAEH) in Mexico on August 29, 2025. In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for collaboration is essential and the partnership between UC Irvine and Autonomous University of the…
Read MoreBuilding Comunidad at La Bienvenida
Every year, the Latinx Resource Center hosts the largest back-to-school gathering for new and returning UC Irvine students, and this year was no exception. More than 500 attended La Bienvenida for a vibrant night of culture, family, resources and comunidad. Student organizations from across campus participated, including UC Prime Pre-Health Pathways, CAMP, SACNAS, Basic Needs…
Read MoreWords from an Author – Dean A. Yoost
The UCI-OC Alliance is proud to highlight the work, accomplishments and achievements of its Alliance members. Today the Alliance celebrates Co-founder Dean A. Yoost for his newest contributions to the field of corporate governance. Be sure to get a copy of his book, Governance in the Age of Gen AI: A Director’s Handbook on GEN…
Read MoreAlliance Member Spotlight: Christina Roman
Over the last decade, Alliance member Christina Roman has dedicated her career and philanthropic endeavors to champion financial empowerment for the next generation of leaders. Through her own personal financial struggles, she has humanized finance one story at a time, meeting people where they are and striking a chord with young audiences. The Long Beach…
Read MoreScholar Spotlight: Rocio Rivera
Growing up in Palmdale, Calif. as the oldest of three in a working-class family, fourth year Rocio Rivera learned early that dinner table conversations could change the world. The Political Science and International Studies major grew up in a bilingual household where politics were personal and her Guatemalan and Mexican immigrant parents shared stories of…
Read MoreGoran Matijasevic Receives 2025 UC Irvine Medal for Outstanding Service
UC Irvine leadership and honorees at the 2025 Medal ceremony. Pictured, from left: UC Irvine Foundation Board of Trustees Chair Gary Singer ’74; Goran Matijasevic, M.S. ’85, Ph.D. ’91; Paul Butterworth ’74, M.S. ’81; Jo Butterworth ’75; Jimmy Peterson; Chancellor Howard Gillman; Sheila Peterson; Julie Hill; James Irvine Swinden and Vice Chancellor Brian Hervey. Christopher…
Read MoreFrom Campus to the Beats of Innovation: UC Irvine Scholars Tour Edwards Lifesciences
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to connecting academic excellence with real-world opportunity. On September 26, that vision came to life as our Scholars embarked on an extraordinary behind-the-scenes tour of Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in cardiovascular innovation located right here in our backyard in Irvine. Thanks to the leadership of…
Read MoreCongratulations 2025 Graduates!
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela UCI-OC Alliance Class of 2025 Graduates: Daniella Cabral, School of Engineering Sebastian Calderon, School of Humanities Makayla Raquel Luevano, School of Physical Sciences Alan Peralta, School of Physical Sciences Viviana Arguello, School of Social Ecology Kenny Contreras, School…
Read MoreUC Irvine Achieves Prestigious Dual Carnegie Designations
In other exciting news, UC Irvine has been awarded both the Research 1 and Opportunity College and University (OCU) designations in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, recognizing its excellence in research and student success. Only 21 institutions nationwide received this dual honor. UC Irvine is one of just three Association of American Universities members – and…
Read More8th Annual UC Irvine Latine Excellence & Achievement Dinner (LEAD)
On April 3, 2025, Alliance members gathered for UC Irvine’s 8th Annual Latine Excellence and Achievement Dinner (LEAD). Inspired by Dr. Verónica Ahumada Newhart, LEAD has become a hallmark event, recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of UC Irvine’s Latine/x community. The Student Center’s Pacific Ballroom lit with excitement to celebrate the outstanding contributions of key leaders,…
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