[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: Grad programs ranked highly, and more

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*April 8, 2026*
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*Grad programs ranked highly*

UCR business, education, and engineering programs were ranked among the
best graduate school programs by U.S. News & World Report in its latest
ranking.

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*Columnist addresses 'crisis of democracy'*

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie compared the current political
climate to the Reconstruction era at the Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture.

Drawing lessons from history ››
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*Program builds student leadership*

A new program helps students build leadership skills through practical,
real-world experience.

Service opportunities
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*Student work highlighted in film fest *

The annual Smartphone Film Festival had its largest group of student
filmmakers who created short movies shot on their smartphones.

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Grad Slam Final Round
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4/10/2026 | 4 p.m.

UCR ARTS Spring Reception
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4/11/2026 | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
CNAS Science Lecture: Katie Dehesh
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4/11/2026 | 12:30 p.m.

Mapping the Future: Esri Innovation & Demo Day
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4/15/2026 | 10 a.m.
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*Freeway construction near campus*

Caltrans is continuing its pavement rehabilitation project on Interstate
215 through spring with recurring closures expected along the route,
including the Martin Luther Kind Jr. Blvd. and University Avenue ramps.
Fall completion ››
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*UCR Library spring workshops*

UCR Library is hosting a series of workshops on research and data skills
plus special Maker Week events at the Creat'R Lab featuring Reza Aslan and
Garner Holt.
Full schedule ››
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*Physics student awarded Goldwater Scholarship*

Inchara Jagadeesh, a second-year physics student, has been named a
2026 Goldwater Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for
undergraduate researchers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics.
Cosmology research
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*UCR named a military friendly school*

The campus received a gold ranking among tier 1 research universities in
recognition of the programs and services it offers to veterans and
military-connected students.
Continued recognition ››
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*Four researchers to join Nobel Laureate meeting*

A postdoctoral scholar and three doctoral students have been selected to
attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, where they will join hundreds of
young scientists to engage directly with Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany.
Competitive selection ››
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*Families sought for infant study*

The Pediatric Rehabilitation Technology Lab is recruiting families with
infants aged 4 to 12 months for a study on infants' reaching movements.
Gift card for participants
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*Grant for comparative humanities writing*

Students engaged in innovative comparative humanities work across fields
such as literature, the arts, law, and the sciences can apply for the 2026
Barricelli Memorial Award.
May deadline ››
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