Crime Watch: Barn thief is on the loose
A “college-aged” woman was robbed of her backpack and cell phone on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6:15 p.m., according to a mass campus email sent by the UC Police Department (UCPD).
The victim was walking...
New genetic research reveals consequences of pesticide use on mosquito evolution
Researchers from the UCR Department of Entomology have learned more about the genetic changes exacerbated by pesticidal chemicals used on mosquitoes.
According to the research paper, titled “Human Interventions: Driving Forces of Mosquito Evolution,”...
Professor’s company receives $4 million investment
ZyBooks, an educational company— founded by Frank Vahid, a UCR professor of computer science and engineering, and its CEO Smita Bakshi — received a $4 million investment from Bialla Venture Partners (BVP). The investment...
Students create petition to implement ASL courses on campus
In the fall quarter of 2019, students and members of the American Sign Language Club at UCR started an initiative to implement American Sign Language (ASL) courses at the university. They presented...
UCR’s Student Life prepares for remote Highlander Orientation
In light of COVID-19, UCR has opted to host the 2020 Highlander Orientation completely online for incoming students.
One way UCR is adjusting to the change is to promote their tool known as the “Involvement...
Obama meets with UC leaders at education summit
Three UC chancellors and UC President Janet Napolitano met with President Barack Obama on Thursday, Jan. 16 to participate in an education summit designed to address education accessibility for low-income students. Over 100 college...
Newly elected ASUCR transfer and nontraditional student director finds her place
During a special elections meeting, the ASUCR senate elected Kaitylyn Hall to fill the recently vacated transfer and nontraditional student director position on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Hall is a fourth-year education and history major.
In...
Miniature books now on display at Rivera Library
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, and ending on Thursday, March 30, “The Magic of Miniature Books” exhibition will be visiting UCR in the Tomas Rivera library with about 30 miniature books on display. The exhibition...
Cortez Basic Aid and Needs Referendum takes center stage at ASUCR Senate meeting
On May 15, the seventh ASUCR Senate meeting of the quarter was called to order at 6:33 p.m.
During senator reports, President Pro Tempore and CHASS Senator Julian Gonzalez addressed the recent shooting threat directed...
UCR-led study finds new approach to vaccinate babies
Ameae Walker, professor of biomedical sciences in the UCR School of Medicine, is developing a new approach to providing vaccines to infants that involves vaccinating the mother first. The study was funded by a...