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50 years of UCR's Black Greek Life Organizations
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (372+ words) The Black fraternities and sororities that help build our campus and community In the face of challenges like the Civil Rights Movement, Women's Suffrage, and institutional change within higher education, the story of Black Greek Life Organizations, or BGLO, is…...
Journal highlights need to transform girls’ mental health care
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (489+ words) UC Riverside's Dr. Lisa Fortuna is an editor of the journal's special issue A special issue of the journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America seeks to shift how clinicians, educators, and policymakers think about girls' mental health…...
A tale of two campuses and the Big “C"
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (738+ words) From Berkeley to Riverside, the "C" is grounded in decades of history" It's been 70 years since the Big "C" was built, and that's a big deal. In 1955, UC Riverside students constructed a "C" on Box Springs Mountain, sitting approximately 1,500 feet…...
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases rise nationwide
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) UCR Health pediatrician explains symptoms, transmission, and what parents should watch for as outbreaks spread Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a viral infection usually seen in children under 5 years old, although adults can catch it, too. Outbreaks have…...
Back to School: UCR Welcome Week 2025
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (140+ words) Details about giveaways, free food, and live music to get locked in for the new school year All UC Riverside Highlanders are invited to celebrate the start of our 2025-26 academic year with a ton of fun and informative events hosted…...
Child mental health crisis tied to immigration enforcement
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1099+ words) UC Riverside psychiatrists call for reform to protect families from trauma Aggressive immigration practices " such as detention, deportation, and workplace raids " are contributing to widespread emotional trauma among both immigrant and U.S.-born children living in mixed-status households, according to a…...
UCR launches site to match students with scholarships
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) UCR recently launched Scholarship Universe, a platform that analyzes a student's academic history and interests to match them with relevant awards. The tool was made possible through a partnership with UCR's Office of Financial Aid, University Advancement, and Information Technology…...
Recognizing Research Excellence
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (567+ words) Established by a family of UC Riverside alumni, the Ross Family Endowed Term Chair supports innovative teaching and research in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. A family of UCR alumni establish two funds to support innovative teaching and…...