DUE Spotlights
For Yolanda Vargas, the path through UC Riverside has been more than just a series of degrees—it’s been a mission to pay it forward. A proud Highlander through and through, Yolanda earned her bachelor’s in public policy in 2020, followed...
Expanding Horizons: Bridging UCR and the Capital in the Arts & Humanities In a strategic effort to broaden students' career pathways, Danielle White, recently visited the UCDC Center in Washington, D.C., in her role as internships program manager. Sponsored by...
PPAC Ambassador Ivan Romero Awarded $10,000 Nike Scholarship Ivan Romero, a biological science major set to graduate in Spring 2026, has been awarded a prestigious $10,000 Nike Scholarship. A first-generation college student from Long Beach, California, Romero was selected for...
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UE News
April 03, 2026
Sophomore Inchara Jagadeesh awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Physics major recognized for cosmology research and exceptional promise as a future scientific leader
December 16, 2025
Sreenidhi Surineni named UC Riverside’s first Marshall Scholar
Sreenidhi (Sree) Surineni, a UC Riverside senior in neuroscience, has been named a 2026 Marshall Scholar, one of the most competitive awards in higher education.
February 19, 2025
UC Riverside sees surge in college applicants
More prospective students sought admission to UC Riverside this school year than ever before.
The number of applicants to be first-year students for fall 2025 surged by 23.2%, reaching a record 70,578, according to data released by the UC Office of the President. This increase from the year before follows previous records for applicants for the falls of 2024 and 2023, with 57,420 and 56,462 applicants, respectively.
