[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: Campus ranked among nation's best schools, and more

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*Aug. 26, 2026*
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*UCR ranked among nation's best colleges*

The campus has been named one of the nation’s best colleges and
universities by the Princeton Review in its Best Colleges for 2027 rankings.


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*New lab equipped in search for life beyond Earth*

A new UCR lab led by Fabian Klenner, an assistant professor of planetary
sciences, features cutting-edge tools helping scientists to explore the
habitability of far-off moons and ocean worlds.

Recreating conditions in a lab ››
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*UCR expands breastmilk promotion program*

In this video, learn how UCR Health is promoting breastfeeding awareness
with initiatives including a milk depot in Riverside and a new lactation
room at Ontario International Airport.

National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
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*First MPH cohort completes program*

The School of Medicine's first graduates from its Master of Public Health
program are starting to make an impact in their communities.

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Community Partner Fair 2026
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8/27/2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Health Equity Lifestyle Project Conference
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8/28/2026 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Utah Tech
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8/27/2026 | 7:30 p.m.

Men's Soccer vs. Life Pacific - Home Opener
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9/2/2026 | 7:30 p.m.
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*WiFi assessment walking tour completed*

Information Technology Solutions has completed walking tours
assessing campus WiFi strength and will release a final report by the end
of the year.
Mapping signals ››
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*Campus procurement policy update*

Starting Sept. 1, the limit to make purchases without review by Central
Procurement will increase from $10,000 to $15,000.
Interim review and comment ››
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*Free Microsoft Copilot training for UC employees*

The UCOP Digital Information and Technology team has partnered with
Microsoft to offer a series of free Copilot training sessions for UC
employees.
Sign up for sessions ››
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*Basketball team wins academic excellence award*

The men's basketball earned a 2025-26 Team Academic Excellence Award from
the National Association of Basketball Coaches, with three players also
singled out for honors.
Strong academic year ››
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*Block Party event ambassadors sought*

The Associated Students Program Board is seeking staff members interested
in serving as event ambassadors for the annual Block Party concert on Sept.
26.
Checking in students ››
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*Students invited to join accessible transportation challenge*

Students are invited to join a multidisciplinary team participating in the
SAE CivicProgress Challenge, a two-year student competition focused on
developing accessible transportation technologies for an autonomous vehicle
platform.
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