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Anteater Time Machine: Angela Davis, an American political activist, scholar and author, speaks to UC Irvine students on Oct. 9, 1969. She emerged as a nationally prominent activist and radical in the 1960s as a leader of the Communist Party USA. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archives) |
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‘Mansion tax’ may cost California |
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A study from UC Irvine economists reveals that a Los Angeles tax law passed in 2022 intending to raise money for affordable housing may end up costing the county in the long run by flatlining commercial and luxury home sales and subsequent property tax collections on post-sale values. Dubbed the “mansion tax,” Measure ULA imposes a 4 percent tax on real estate sales above $5 million and a 5.5 percent tax on sales above $10 million. The findings draw attention to Measure ULA’s interaction with Proposition 13 – decreasing high-value real estate sales – creating consequences for future property tax revenue. |
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Forbes top 25 public colleges |
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UC Irvine is sixth among the nation’s public universities in Forbes’ top 25 rankings. The magazine’s determination is based on alumni salaries, academic outcomes and return on investment of students’ tuition dollars – all areas in which the university excels. UC Irvine was specifically lauded for its efforts to provide opportunities for all students. In fact, the campus’s 37 percent rate of graduates receiving Pell Grants – federal financial aid provided to students from low-income households – was the highest among the top 25 public institutions. |
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Making urology care a positive experience |
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Pain and the fear of it can make urology care uncomfortable for many women. UCI Health urogynecologist Dr. Felicia Lane spoke to Medscape about how she’s working to improve her patients’ experience by limiting invasive testing when possible and reading body language. |
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The UC Irvine campus is closed Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day. Enjoy your three-day weekend, and we’ll see you again next Thursday. |
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Alongside the Stand Up for UC campaign, the University of California is highlighting the Speak Up for Science campaign. This initiative is dedicated to rebuilding federal support for U.S. research and innovation by advocating for long-term investments in the federal science agencies that fund more than half of UC’s research. Congress is currently considering fiscal year 2026 budget proposals that could cut funding for these agencies by as much as 50 percent. Such reductions would have a devastating impact on UC’s research enterprise. As September approaches – a critical time when Congress makes key funding decisions – your support in raising awareness will be more important than ever. |
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The monthly UC Spotlight for August celebrates the UC locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place to work. This issue highlights five UC Irvine achievements:
Four UCI Health hospitals were recognized with the 2025 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and inclusion on the associations’ Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. The emergency department at UCI Health – Orange was one of only 100 hospitals in the country to receive the 2025 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. Becker’s Hospital Review named Randolph Siwabessy, chief financial officer and senior vice president at UCI Health, as one of its 2025 hospital and health system CFOs to know. UC Irvine received Insight Into Academia’s 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award in recognition of its programs and initiatives that significantly advance the core values of inclusion and belonging. In July, UC Irvine was one of six UC campuses – along with the Office of the President – to be honored with 2025 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards. The creative, inspiring projects cited highlight UC’s incredible impact and raise awareness of the university around the globe.
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Telling his mother’s story |
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Eraldo Souza dos Santos, assistant professor of criminology, law and society, has written an essay about his mother's enslavement that’s nominated for a Pushcart Prize. He is turning her story into a family memoir with support from three prestigious residencies. His mother’s traumatic experience caused long-term damage to her mental well-being, and he hopes that sharing her story will encourage others to come forward – with the goal of ending modern-day slavery. |
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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 San Diego Union-Tribune, Aug. 27 Cited: Gregg Macey, director of the Center for Land, Environment and Natural Resources |
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Alaska’s News Source, Aug. 27 Cited: Jodi Quas, professor of psychological science |
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Investopedia, Aug. 28 Cited: Dylan H. Roby, chair and professor of health, society and behavior |
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