[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: Top 1.3% worldwide, and more

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*June 3, 2026*
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*UCR remains a top 1.3% university*

UCR ranked in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for
World University Rankings for the eighth consecutive year.

No. 83 nationally ››
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*Campus offers support to students after fire*

UCR has offered aid including emergency housing to about 80 students who
were among those displaced by a fire at an off-campus apartment complex.

Donation site established ››
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*UCR tests hydrogen combustion van*

Environmental engineers are testing a van imported from France with a
hydrogen combustion engine as part of an international effort to advance
decarbonization of the transportation industry.

Evaluating emissions ››
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Frontiers of Cosmology Lecture
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6/4/2026 | 5 p.m.

Mind's Eye w/ Lovers Peak in concert at The Barn
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6/6/2026 | 7 p.m.
UCR Jazz Ensembles
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6/4/2026 | 7 p.m.

Gardening for Butterflies
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6/7/2026 | 9 a.m.
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*Chancellor's May message*

As the academic year end approaches, Chancellor S. Jack Hu shares some of
UCR's achievements in areas including student success, research excellence,
and strengthening partnerships.
Proud of accomplishments ››
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*New equipment and resources at the library*

Based on student suggestions, the UCR Library is adding new items available
for checkout such as portable chargers.
New equipment lending page ››
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*Demographer honored by association*

David Swanson, a distinguished professor emeritus of sociology,
received the Mindel C. Sheps Award from the Population Association of
America, which recognizes major contributions to mathematical demography or
demographic methodology.

Important innovations ››
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*CNAS honors students in annual awards*

More than a dozen students were recognized for academic and research
achievements by the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
College and department awards ››
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*June is Safety Month*

Environmental Heath and Safety and Risk Management are hosting trainings on
a variety of safety topics as part of Safety Month.
Info and registration ››
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