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A naked coral tree attracts a hummingbird in Aldrich Park. (Photo by Steve Zylius/UC Irvine) |
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UC Irvine awarded dual designations in Carnegie Classifications |
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UC Irvine has been awarded both the Research 1 and Opportunity College and University designations in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, recognizing the university’s leadership in cutting-edge research and student success. Only 21 institutions nationwide earned this dual recognition, and UC Irvine is one of just three in the Association of American Universities – and the only AAU member in California – to achieve both honors. These dual designations affirm UC Irvine’s rare ability to combine world-class research with a deep commitment to access, equity and opportunity. |
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Sustainability achievements and tips from UC Irvine |
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Rejuvenation through reforestation |
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The campus’s Sustainable Landscape Program emphasizes the installation of long-lived native plants and other shade trees to increase the diversity and long-term health of our urban forest while providing increased habitat for pollinators and other regional species. It also encourages ongoing replacement of our eucalyptus trees – the dominant species planted during the first two decades of campus development and whose lifespans are ending – with native California trees and other shade trees that provide ecological and environmental value. “It’s important for us to continue to protect the original vision of Aldrich Park and continue to invest in it,” said Matt Deines, principal physical planner for Campus Planning & Sustainability. |
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Womxn’s Center for Success hosting HPV walk-in clinic |
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May 10 through 16 is National Womxn’s Health Week. To commemorate it, the Womxn’s Center for Success is teaming with the Student Health Center, the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion, and Ralph’s pharmacies to host the Womxn’s Health Unfiltered: HPV Vaccine Clinic at Doheny Beach D from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 16. Register today to book your vaccine appointment. Please make sure to bring a valid insurance card with you. The clinic is open to students, staff and faculty. Watch this edition of UC Irvine Minute with Dr. Albert Chang, medical director of the Student Health Center, to learn more about the HPV virus and why it’s important to protect yourself with the HPV vaccine. |
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Improving antibiotic selection |
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Antibiotic resistance is a major public threat that makes infections harder to treat and adds risk to surgery and other procedures. Led by UCI Health, the INSPIRE Abdominal and Skin & Soft Tissue Trials found that computerized alerts about the best antibiotic match improved antibiotic selection for patients with abdominal or skin and soft tissue infections. “The INSPIRE patient-specific risk estimate gives more information than clinicians currently have to be able to choose standard-spectrum antibiotics, avoiding unnecessary exposure to overly broad-spectrum antibiotics,” said UCI Health infectious diseases expert Dr. Shruti Gohil, corresponding author of the study. |
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UC alumni awarded Pulitzer Prizes |
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Nine alumni hailing from four UC campuses were awarded Pulitzer Prizes last week by Columbia University in the categories of reporting, history, and nonfiction. The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious honors in journalism, literature and music composition. UC Irvine MFA alumna Stacy Kranitz won the prize for public service for her contributions to ProPublica reporting on pregnant women who died after physicians delayed urgently needed care out of fears that care would violate vague “life of the mother” exceptions in states with strict abortion bans. |
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Across UC’s health system, nurses are at the center of the conversations around how AI can be integrated into the healthcare landscape to improve their professional roles and the experiences of their patients. Sitting on review and advisory committees that evaluate and select new technologies, many nurses note that using AI tools would help reduce administrative burdens and increase the time they spend in face-to-face interactions with patients. |
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Dr. Shaista Malik named American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact |
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Dr. Shaista Malik, the founding executive director of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, is the 2025 winner of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Orange County Woman of Impact award. Malik earned the award through fundraising and driving educational initiatives to raise awareness of how heart disease and stroke affect women. “Every woman deserves a heart-healthy future, which is why it’s critical to prioritize preventing heart disease and stroke for the women in our communities,” said Malik. |
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#UCIconnected spotlights interesting updates from the UC Irvine community. #IamUCI spotlights profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected or #IamUCI hashtags. |
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The New York Times, May 11 Cited: Touraj Daryaee, professor of history and Maseeh Chair in Persian Studies & Culture |
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LAist, May 11 Cited: Robert Chang, professor of law and Sylvia Mendez Presidential Chair for Civil Rights |
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None of the Above, May 7 (Podcast) Cited: Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Chancellor’s Professor of history |
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