CA women continue to make progress
A recent university study has found that California women have made significant strides in many areas, particularly in the field of education, where they are obtaining degrees at a higher rate than men. The...
Rep. Takano addresses students’ concerns about the US’ political future
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) visited UCR to discuss the incoming Trump administration and how he believes the political landscape is going to change in 2017. During the event, titled, “Has...
Project Moving Forward to expand using $2.7 million grant from U.S. Department of Education
The Project Moving Forward language program received a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education and a Model of Excellence award from the Riverside County Office of Education.
The program, spearheaded by UC...
Future of UCR’s Student Veterans Organization remains uncertain
UC Riverside’s Student Veterans Organization (SVO), a chapter of the Student Veterans of America, is currently in talks with the Office of Student Affairs (VCSA) about moving their office from Costo Hall to a...
The California “Super Bloom” and increase in wildfire devastation
Richard Minnich, a professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at UCR, recently contributed to an LA Times article regarding California’s prospects of a “super bloom” this year given its heavy rainfall.
In an interview...
Heat 2016 cancelled due to weather concerns
During a Nov. 24 meeting, campus administration and the Highlander Union Governing Board decided that the Heat 2016 music festival would be cancelled. UCR’s biggest music event will not take place due to weather...
Executive Cabinet vetoes bill that would clarify ASUCR’s removal procedure
On Friday, Jan. 31, The Highlander received a tip from a source who requested anonymity; the source provided an email that stated SB-W20-007: Enacting Chapter XXXIII: Basis for Removal from Office was vetoed by...
UCR Professor Mary L. Droser receives National Academy of Sciences Award
UCR professor of Earth and planetary sciences, Mary L. Droser, has been awarded the 2022 National Academy of Sciences Award in Early Earth and Life Sciences. This award is also known as the Charles...
Recent power outage leads to $100,000 in building damage
In response to a high-voltage switch failure that occurred near the Genomics building last Saturday, Oct. 13, the UCR Facilities Management team was forced to temporarily shut down power to nearly 30 buildings across...
UCR considers 8,000 seat arena to replace Bannockburn Village
UC Riverside’s plans for a multi-purpose event center are currently in their conceptual phase, as the university’s search for qualified consultants has ended. The 8,000 seat “C-Center,” however, has already drawn concerns due to...