Winter 2026 Newsletter
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In December, UCI Health welcomed its first patients to the nation’s first all-electric acute care hospital located in Irvine. As Orange County’s only academic health system, the facility combines world-class medicine with sustainable innovation, featuring 100% renewable energy, a surgical “megafloor” with 15 operating rooms, and a 24-hour…
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Members of the Alliance were honored to gather at the Patterson-Caña residence to celebrate the holidays, the spirit of giving and her incredible achievement in earning a Doctor of Education degree from University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education. Dr. Patterson’s groundbreaking dissertation, “Underrepresentation of Women of…
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The UCI-OC Alliance is proud to congratulate and celebrate that founding Alliance member Hon. Gaddi Vasquez was inducted into the Orange County Hall of Fame on December 9, 2025. Ambassador Vasquez was honored in the Civics category for his visionary leadership and significant contributions to Orange County’s social…
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From a friendly bet to a career breakthrough and a lifetime of achievement and giving, Alliance member Arnold Gutierrez, Ph.D. ’90 is a prime example of how one pivotal moment can transform a life. Growing up in San Bernardino as one of four children, Arnold’s parents made the…
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Orange County native Connor Ruffalo isn’t just walking toward graduation, he is sprinting to the finish line. Having completed his undergraduate degree in Economics in just two years, his drive and ambition are deeply shaped by his family’s immigrant journey from Sayula, Mexico to Tustin, Calif., a story…
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On October 1, 2025, UC Irvine commemorated National Latino Physician Day with an inspiring celebration that brought together 100 students, faculty and community members. The event featured California’s Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos as the keynote speaker and Alliance member Dr. Sarah Lopez, one of Prime-LC’s first graduates.…
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UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology hosted its 3rd Annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration, drawing over 1,500+ attendees including students, families, community partners, staff and faculty to honor this cherished tradition. Dia de Los Muertos is a meaningful celebration that honors the memory of loved ones who…
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UCI-OC Alliance and the UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways partnered together this past fall to deliver an essential career preparation event for students across various schools. This collaboration stems from the Alliance’s sharpened focus on career preparation and workforce readiness. Campus liaison Leigh Poirier, Director for Strategic…
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UC Irvine’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) hosted its annual Holiday Toy Giveaway, bringing magic to more than 400 children and their families. This celebration was made possible through partnership between with board members, executive council members, UC Irvine Police Department, and generous donors who came together to…
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, 13 UC Irvine students participated in the 8th Annual Hyundai Career Experience Day at Hyundai Motor America’s corporate office in Fountain Valley, Calif. Organized by Hyundai’s Amigos Unidos Employee Resource Group, this full-day immersive experience exposed students to various departments including Product…
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