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Anteater Time Machine: The dug-up-and-sculpted Anteater baseball field awaits a sod cover before its first game, circa 1970. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archives) |
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Impacts of immigration and tariff policies |
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Orange County businesses lost nearly $59 million in economic output over eight weeks following intensified federal immigration enforcement, according to a UC Irvine working paper led by T. William Lester, associate professor of urban planning and public policy. The School of Social Ecology partnered with OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento to gather responses from 375 Orange County business owners and executives in September and October. “We are finding a clear negative impact on neighborhood economies,” said Lester. “From our preliminary results, Orange County lost $59 million over just an eight-week period following the May 2025 ICE raids. That translates to $4.5 million less in sales tax revenue for our local governments. When you combine that with the uncertainty created by tariff policies, many businesses are facing an economic crisis they say is worse than what they experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.” |
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The annual Homecoming celebration returns on Feb. 28 with a block party-style street festival on Mesa Road, featuring carnival games, festival eats, live performances, a pep rally, fireworks and more before the men’s basketball team takes on rival UC Santa Barbara. Plus, this year’s celebration will be even bigger with an expanded weekend lineup, including campus experiences, family activities and special alumni gatherings. |
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Soups for cozy winter days |
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Homemade soup is the perfect winter meal, evoking cozy vibes while being simple to make and filled with nutrients within a flavorful broth. “People’s biggest objection to soup is that they can feel hungry two hours later,” said Katie Rankell, a registered dietitian and program director of the UCI Health Weight Management Program. “But with a few simple additions, you can make soup a well-balanced, filling meal.” Learn her best tips and get started with these hunger-crushing, nutrient-rich soups. |
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CUCSA All-Staff Town Hall |
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In this video, at the Council of UC Staff Assemblies All-Staff Town Hall, delegates invited staff from UC’s state and federal governmental relations teams to share updates on the state budget, legislation that may impact the university and details on how to get involved in UC advocacy efforts. Stefan Elgstrand, press secretary in the Office of California State Senator Jesse Arreguín, shared how the senator is advancing legislation that supports UC. |
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Rocket Project intern Q&A |
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The UCI Rocket Project is one of the few undergraduate teams in America that has launched a rocket using cutting-edge methalox fuel. Their rocket reached 9,300 feet – nearly 2 miles – in 2023. The team is preparing to launch their second methalox rocket named Moch4 this spring. Uma Iyer, a propulsion lead on the team and a mechanical engineering senior, shares about her internship experience with the project. |
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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, Jan. 22 Cited: Emily Owens, Dean’s Professor of criminology, law & society |
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News-Medical, Jan. 21 Cited: Sabee Molloi, professor of radiological sciences, and Cholsoon Jang, assistant professor of biological chemistry |
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The Lancet, Jan. 15 Cited: Scott Bartell, professor of environmental & occupational health |
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