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Newswise: Lifting Up California Communities
Released: 20-Sep-2022 6:05 PM EDT
Lifting Up California Communities
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, some of the CSU's Latinx university leaders reflect on their journey and inspiration.

Newswise: CSU Trustees Award 23 Top Student Scholars for Outstanding Achievement
Released: 12-Sep-2022 5:05 PM EDT
CSU Trustees Award 23 Top Student Scholars for Outstanding Achievement
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

CSU Trustees Award 23 Top Student Scholars for Outstanding Achievement

Released: 12-Sep-2022 11:05 AM EDT
UCI is ranked among nation’s top 10 public universities for eighth year in a row
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 — The University of California, Irvine has been ranked eighth among the nation’s public universities – and 34th overall, an improvement of two spots – on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 list of “Best Colleges,” released today. This is the eighth consecutive year in which UCI has placed in the top 10.

Newswise: Violence is Common and Increasing in Pandemic-Era California
Released: 8-Sep-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Violence is Common and Increasing in Pandemic-Era California
University of California San Diego

A new report finds physical and sexual violence are an increasing ‘epidemic’ in California; UC San Diego researchers call for health equity-based reform.

Released: 8-Sep-2022 3:05 PM EDT
UCI’s School of Education relaunches the Environmental and Climate Change and Literacy Projects
University of California, Irvine

EVENT:  The School of Education at the University of California, Irvine, will host a relaunch event for the Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects, a partnership between the University of California and California State University systems. The ECCLPs are focused on advancing pre-kindergarten to 12th grade environmental and climate change literacy, justice and action.

Released: 7-Sep-2022 12:35 PM EDT
New Study Finds Racial and Ethnic Differences in Perception and Use of ‘Red Flag’ Laws
UC Davis Health (Defunct)

Although extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) show promise in preventing firearm violence, new research from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program finds racial and ethnic differences in how ERPOs are perceived and used in California.

Newswise: What’s New at the CSU
Released: 6-Sep-2022 1:05 PM EDT
What’s New at the CSU
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

These advancements aim to improve the overall experience for CSU students.

Newswise: The scent that could save California’s avocado
Released: 2-Sep-2022 10:40 AM EDT
The scent that could save California’s avocado
University of California, Riverside

UC Riverside scientists are on the hunt for a chemical that disrupts “evil” weevils’ mating and prevents them from destroying California’s supply of avocados.

Newswise: Ed Clark Appointed CSU Chief Information Officer
Released: 31-Aug-2022 7:05 PM EDT
Ed Clark Appointed CSU Chief Information Officer
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California State University (CSU) has appointed Ed Clark, Ed.D., to serve as Chief Information Officer. Dr. Clark currently serves as the Vice President for Innovation and Technology Services, CIO and Chief Digital Officer at the University of St. Thomas, the largest private college in Minnesota.

Released: 23-Aug-2022 1:50 PM EDT
UCI’s Center for Jewish Studies and Office of Inclusive Excellence join Jewish Federation of Orange County to host “Driving Out Darkness,” a summit focused on combating antisemitism
University of California, Irvine

EVENT:  UCI’s Center for Jewish Studies and Office of Inclusive Excellence join Jewish Federation of Orange County to host “Driving Out Darkness,” a one-day immersive learning experience for leaders across all sectors of the Orange County community, including civic, government, non-profit, faith-based, education, media and law enforcement.

Newswise: CSU Summer Bridge Program Builds Community for EOP students
Released: 22-Aug-2022 1:05 PM EDT
CSU Summer Bridge Program Builds Community for EOP students
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

A transitional program is helping first-time students from historically underserved backgrounds realize their potential.

Released: 17-Aug-2022 7:05 PM EDT
Chancellor Koester: Aligning the CSU’s Mission and Actions
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Learn more about Dr. Jolene Koester and her goals for the California State University during this transformational time.

Released: 15-Aug-2022 2:05 PM EDT
UC San Diego Named 5th Best Public University by Academic Ranking of World Universities
University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego has been ranked 5th among the nation’s best public universities for its award-winning faculty and alumni, academic performance and impactful research. The new 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranking was released today by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, which also named UC San Diego 16th among colleges in the nation and 21st in the world.

Released: 10-Aug-2022 4:15 PM EDT
What is a Polytechnic University?
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

“The polytechnic designation defines what we’ve been doing here in Humboldt for years for prospective students, their families and for employers.” –Jenn Capps, Ph.D., Cal Poly Humboldt Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Newswise: UC San Diego Researchers Add Monkeypox to Wastewater Surveillance
Released: 10-Aug-2022 11:05 AM EDT
UC San Diego Researchers Add Monkeypox to Wastewater Surveillance
UC San Diego Health

A UC San Diego-led program that monitors wastewater for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and which has effectively predicted subsequent surges in COVID-19 cases in San Diego has been expanded to detect the presence of monkeypox.

Released: 8-Aug-2022 4:10 PM EDT
UCI hosts Warrior-Scholar Project boot camp for fourth year
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 – The University of California, Irvine will host a Warrior-Scholar Project academic boot camp this summer for the fourth year in a row. WSP prepares military veterans for transitioning back to the classroom environment at the nation’s most prestigious research universities, including UCI. The goal of WSP is to empower enlisted veterans and service members to excel at four-year universities.

Newswise: Destination Makers
Released: 28-Jul-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Destination Makers
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Meet CSU alumni supporting California’s thriving tourism and hospitality industry.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Ranked #2 Hospital in Nation by U.S. News & World Report
Released: 27-Jul-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Ranked #2 Hospital in Nation by U.S. News & World Report
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai has been named the #2 hospital in the nation and #1 in California in U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Hospitals 2022-23" rankings.

Released: 19-Jul-2022 2:35 PM EDT
UCI awarded $1 million from Templeton Foundation for Anteater Virtues program
University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine has received a $1 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to expand its Anteater Virtues project, which promotes intellectual character traits that help students develop into more inquisitive, open-minded and authentic individuals. UCI is the only research university in the U.



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