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Explore the many ways UCR’s people and research are transforming California and beyond. And know that your involvement and support empowers the dreams of the next generation.
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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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Give Back While Connecting with Fellow Highlanders
Become a mentor, share your expertise, serve on a committee or participate in Highlander Day of Service.
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Take advantage of the UCRAA’s travel program with discounts on international trips.
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Latest News
January 20, 2022
Black eyed peas could help eliminate need for fertilizer
Black eyed peas’ ability to attract beneficial bacteria isn’t diminished by modern farming practices, new UC Riverside research shows. Planting it in rotation with other crops could help growers avoid the need for costly, environmentally damaging fertilizers.
January 20, 2022
UC Riverside joins UC San Diego, UC Irvine in multidisciplinary research institute Calit2
Calit2 was created by the state of California over 20 years ago to ensure the state remains on the leading edge of information technology, communications
January 19, 2022
Booster mandate explained; students vaccines available
Emails to students and employees this week stressed the need to comply with booster mandates. This effectively refreshes the mandate requirements students and employees were asked to comply with this past fall, based on UC requirements. That mandate was met with more than a 95% vaccination rate among UCR’s students and employees.
January 18, 2022
Building robust collaborations to ‘ATTACK’ future pandemics
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the development of antiviral drug treatments has become a critical weapon in our arsenal against the virus.
Harnessing the research and scientific brainpower needed to treat and prevent the next pandemic is the University of California - National Labs Antiviral Treatments Targeting All Coronaviruses and Key RNA viruses, or ATTACK, Consortium.
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