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Highlanders are everywhere, and there are multiple networks for you to join. Find a group in your area or connect with others that share your interests.
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Become a mentor, share your expertise, serve on a committee or participate in Highlander Day of Service.
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Latest News
19 Jun
UC Riverside enrolls second-highest rate of first-generation freshmen in UC system
A systemwide initiative was launched in 2016 to increase support for these students.
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19 Jun
Grads and jobs: It pays to stay local
A UCR report finds more than 80% of graduates start their careers in California.
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18 Jun
Two grad students win nearly $100,000 in fellowship awards
First-generation college students in sociology and education received the Ford Foundation awards to support their research
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