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Anteater Time Machine: Chancellor Daniel Aldrich addresses a campus gathering in Gateway Plaza, circa 1969. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archives) |
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An Alumni Association staff member marks the start of Giving Day, inviting the community to come together in support of UC Irvine. (Photo by Steve Zylius / UC Irvine) |
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Now in its 10th year, Giving Day was a huge success, thanks to the collective generosity of the Anteater community. Alumni, employees, students and friends gave a record 4,927 gifts, contributing more than $5.38 million to campus programs and UCI Health initiatives. “Giving Day reflects the very best of UC Irvine: our shared commitment to lifting one another up,” said Brian Hervey, vice chancellor for university advancement and alumni relations. “For 10 consecutive years, our community has demonstrated that collective generosity can create real, lasting impact across campus and UCI Health. And what’s most exciting is that we’re just getting started.” |
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Olivier Rioux joins UC Irvine men's basketball |
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Olivier Rioux, who stands at 7-9, is transferring to UC Irvine to join the 10-time Big West champion men’s basketball program. While playing at the University of Florida, Rioux became the tallest player in college basketball history in his collegiate debut against North Florida last season. "We are excited to welcome Olivier Rioux to our program," said head coach Russell Turner. "Olivier is a high-character young man whose presence will elevate our team, our university and our community. His unique skill set and physical presence align perfectly with the tradition of dominant front court players in our program. We believe he will have an immediate impact and continue to grow within our system, and we are thrilled to have him join the Anteater family." |
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Acupuncture’s potential in treating Alzheimer’s disease |
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Can the prick of a needle help heal a diseased brain? It’s possible, according to a new study from UC Irvine researchers. Alzheimer’s disease remains a leading cause of dementia with limited treatment options and no cure, and it imposes a substantial burden on patients and their families. “Alzheimer’s disease remains a major unmet medical challenge, and there is strong interest in identifying safe and non-drug-based therapies,” said Xiangmin Xu, Chancellor’s Professor of anatomy and neurobiology and director of the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping. “Our findings provide a comprehensive and quantitative evaluation of existing preclinical evidence, showing that acupuncture may influence multiple aspects of disease pathology.” An award from the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute supported the work. |
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SpeechMatters Podcast: How governance shapes higher education |
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In this episode of the SpeechMatters podcast, co-directors of the Center for Strategic and Inclusive Governance – Demetri Morgan, associate professor at the Marsal Family School of Education, and Raquel Rall, associate professor and associate dean of strategic initiatives at UC Riverside – discuss the role of governing boards and their impact on higher education’s ever-evolving landscape. |
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Learn how to create your own personal website – no coding required. |
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Order of Omega 1959 Scholarship Program recipients |
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Order of Omega Scholarship Recipients Helina Shojael (left, recipient of the Patrick Halloran Scholarship), Rafael Francisco Perez (center, recipient of the Howard Ferrell Scholarship) and Iris Howard (right, recipient of the Parker F Enright Scholarship) at the 2026 Sorority & Fraternity Life awards. |
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The Order of Omega’s 1959 Scholarship Program has recognized three UC Irvine Sorority and Fraternity Life recipients for their achievements in leadership, academic success and service to the Order and campus. Over the years, the program has awarded more than $2 million in undergraduate scholarships and fellowships. |
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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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NPR, April 29 Cited: Dr. Adithya Cattamanchi, professor of medicine and public health |
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IEEE Computer Society, April 28 Cited: Jean-Luc Gaudiot, professor of electrical engineering and computer science |
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KPBS, April 23 Cited: Roxanne Varzi, professor of anthropology and artist |
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