[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: Chancellor Hu starts new role, and more

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*July 16, 2025*
*Chancellor Hu begins his first week at UCR*

Chancellor S. Jack Hu began his new role as UCR's 10th chancellor this
week, outlining several areas that he will focus on, including student
success and expanding the research enterprise.
Shared purpose
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*Fall 2025 enrollment*

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth Watkins describes how UCR
is preparing to welcome the largest first-year class in the campus's
history by expanding course capacity and maximizing scheduling.
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*Early-career faculty win fellowships*

Eight assistant professors have been awarded competitive 2025–26 Hellman
Fellowships that support their research in areas spanning from computer
science innovations to the history of enslaved peoples' struggle for
freedom.

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*Eaton at Comic-Con*

UCR Librarian Phoenix Alexander will be representing the Eaton Collection
of Science Fiction and Fantasy at Comic-Con, the world's largest gathering
of pop-culture professionals and fans.

Appearing as a panelist
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Open House for UCPath upgrade
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7/18/2025 | 10 a.m.

UCR Botanic Gardens Twilight Tour
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7/19/2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo
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7/18/2025 | 12 p.m.

Challenging Bias and Bigotry in the Workplace online course
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7/22/2025 | 8 a.m.
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*University librarian appointed*

Mihoko Hosoi, who has spent over 20 years developing and managing academic
libraries including most recently at Penn State, has been appointed as the
new university librarian.
October start date
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*UCPath launches new online experience*

UCPath's redesigned website debuted on Monday, featuring a modernized
interface and improved navigation features and menus.
Login remains the same ››
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*Physicist receives NASA grant*

Steve Choi, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy, has received a
$600,000 NASA grant that will allow him to study the cosmic microwave
background.
Analyzing satellite data ››
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*Pediatric study participants sought*

The Pediatric Rehabilitation Technology lab is recruiting families to
participate in a study exploring the use of mixed reality gaming
headsets to promote motor learning in children.
Gift cards provided ››
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