University of California, Riverside
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At UC Riverside you won’t just take classes—you’ll take action. Powered by a great education, world-leading research, and knowledge-driven impact, our students are transforming the nation and the world. Because at UCR, we are a tapestry of trailblazers—from first generation students to globally recognized researchers—bringing together fluency of thinking that accelerates bold solutions and transforms lives.
NEWS
September 19, 2024
Chancellor Wilcox announces plans to retire in 2025
UC Riverside Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox has announced that he will retire in the summer of 2025 after nearly 12 years leading the university.
Wilcox led UCR during a season in which it emerged as one of America’s leading research universities and the national leader of the social mobility and student success movement.
He announced his plans in a letter to the campus community in which he celebrated a campus culture of shared values around the university’s mission.
September 18, 2024
Back to School: UCR Welcome Week 2024
All UC Riverside Highlanders are invited to celebrate the start of our 2024-25 academic year with a ton of fun and informative events hosted by various campus partners. This is a great time to discover new resources, explore the campus, and make new friends.
To add to the excitement, University Relations is hosting a UCR hoodie giveaway to get students set up for back-to-school!
Learn How Affordable a UCR Degree Can Be
Grants, scholarships, loans, and work study are offered to UC Riverside students, who receive some of the most generous financial aid packages in the nation. Business Insider ranked UCR No. 2 in the country for financial aid.
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