UCR researchers find several harmful metals in an e-cigarette research study

Statistics professor Jun Li, cell biology professor Prue Talbot and post-doctoral researcher Dr. Monique Williams found several harmful metals in six tank-style e-cigarettes. The study concluded that changes in tank-style e-cigarettes are created for...

2013-14 ASUCR senate give their goodbyes

It was the last senate meeting of the academic year as members of ASUCR tied up last-minute reports before a trickle of audience members in the galley. Vice President of Internal Affairs Johnny Ta...

Charlie Inglish barely misses the mark on “Convertibles”

Hip-hop is far from dead. But if you prefer underground music because mainstream artists are tainting the genre, you may have heard of Chuck Inglish. His newly released album, “Convertibles,” distinguishes the rapper from...

Insurance commissioner discusses health care problems, reform

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones spoke at UCR on Thursday as part of the School of Public Policy’s seminar series, in which well-known policymakers — including former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich — are...

North District Phase 2 breaks ground

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, ground was broken for North District Phase 2, a new student housing complex located north of the original North District project. Gusty winds marked the occasion, as did speeches from...

UCR Alumnus Holmes charged with murder

UCR neuroscience alumni James Eagan Holmes appeared in Arapahoe County Court last week, where his mental cognizance is being questioned in the case of what is being referred to as the “Colorado massacre.” Holmes,...

Zika virus explained

On Thursday, Oct. 20, UCR’s Office of Research Integrity (ORI) hosted it’s inaugural event of the year titled, “Zika: Myth and Reality,” with UCR Associate Director of Biomedical Sciences Dr. Ilhem Messaoudi giving a...

UCR student awarded prestigious Fulbright Fellowship

Courtesy of UCR Today Monique Mansour, a masters of fine arts candidate in creative writing and performing arts, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship, an accolade given to recipients based on their academic record, as well...

News in brief

UCLA to begin innovative face transplantation program The upcoming UCLA Face Transplantation Program will be the first of its kind in the western part of the United States. In partnership with Operation Mend, the reconstructive...

Senators support undocumented students

Marking the fourth meeting of the fall quarter, the ASUCR senate approved the passage of two resolutions: one to create a “sanctuary” for undocumented UC students and another to revise UCR policies on the...