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UC Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association Summit Held at UC Irvine

Held at UC Irvine in January, the University of California Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association (UC CLAA) Summit was an event that fostered community and belonging amongst different UC campuses. This year’s summit was a collaborative effort between the UC Irvine Alumni Association, the UC Irvine Latino Alumni Chapter,…

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Student Connection – Building Community Across Cohorts

Setting a strong foundation for community is central to our mission. The UCI-OC Alliance is committed to fostering a vibrant and inter-connected community that brings together students, alumni and business professionals. Besides our #AnteaterCenas which are small intimate dinners with 2-4 guest per cena and hosted by individual…

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Winter 2025 UCI-OC Alliance Meeting: Sparks Focus for Post-Graduation Success

With strong support from university leadership, the Alliance is poised to make a lasting impact on UC Irvine’s students’ post-graduation success. With a re-focus and a targeted approach, the Alliance’s sub committees will continue creating a powerful synergy between academia and industry focusing specifically on enhancing unique value…

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Alliance Member Spotlight – Roger Nieves

Through a journey of determination, success, and a deep-rooted desire to make a difference, UC Irvine economics graduate Roger Nieves (’93) exemplifies the power of education and the spirit of giving back. After 21 years at PIMCO, in 2022, Roger embarked on a new mission of giving back…

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Daisy Gomez

Scholar Spotlight – Daisy Gomez

A world away from the high school dropout she once was, Santa Ana resident and fourth-year criminology major, Daisy Gomez stands proud as a UC Irvine Student Parent and Families Educator. In her mid-30s, Daisy became a single mother of two girls and although it was a struggle,…

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