The artwork created with chalk on sidewalks across UC Riverside is more than just pretty pictures. The drawings are symbolic of big achievements: students becoming the first in their family to go to a university. The artistic activity is part of First Gen Week, which marks the First-Generation College Celebration taking place this week at...
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the Division of Undergraduate Education hosted its second UE Speaker Series on Student Success, highlighting the importance of high-impact practices for UCR undergraduate students. The XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning in the Rivera Library hosted the event to continue promoting a space for dialogue and cross-collaboration for UCR staff...
Members of UC Riverside's first cohort of Undergraduate Education's Kessler Scholars will start their higher education journey, like other first-years, this fall. But what sets them apart from most students is they will have some of their UC tuition covered by the Kessler Scholar Collaborative, which is funded by the Fred & Judy Wilpon Foundation...
With a touch of the screen, new interactive video technology at UC Riverside’s XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning allows students to explore countless learning opportunities. The giant 27-foot diagonal screen occupies a central location in front of couches and desks at the center, located at Tomás Rivera Library. The Immersive Design for Educational Advancement...
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the Division of Undergraduate Education launched its first chapter of the Undergraduate Education Speaker Series on Student Success in the XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning. The first topic of the UE Speaker Series was titled, "Black Student Success... A Collective Effort" led by Black Student Success Coordinator Victor Moreira...
On Wednesday June 28, 2023, the UCR Summer STEM Camp concluded with a final ceremony hosted at UCR’s Student Success Center. The camp, run during the month of June and funded by a grant from NASA, was for local area high school students to explore cutting-edge topics in science. The camp covered a range of...
Academic Preparation, Recruitment and Outreach Office in Grad Division. Our office works to demystify the graduate school application process and provide guidance to students considering a graduate degree. Our primary way of doing this is through paid summer research internships designed specifically for undergraduates who are underrepresented, under-resourced, first-generation and/or first-time researchers. However, we also...
Academic Newsletter Issue 1 (Week 7) Spring Quarter 2023 Academic Newsletter Welcome & Purpose Greetings! The purpose of the Black Student Success Newsletter is to share and highlight the important people, places, information, accomplishments, upcoming events, critical deadlines/dates, and other content that promotes Black Student Success at UCR! Newsletter Contents Upcoming Dates & Deadlines Community...
The 2023 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium successfully concluded with the participation of 267 presenters across the Completed, Emerging, Creative, and Poster categories. Among the presenters, 49% delivered Oral Presentations in the Completed, Emerging, and Creative Activities categories, while 51% participated in the Poster Sessions. It is noteworthy that over 260 guests joined the...
A new undergraduate education division, which includes student success as one of its four programs, is being led by an associate dean who believes that trust, collaborative community and professional responsibility are all crucial for achieving student success.
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising honors the impactful work of advisors around the world from April 30 – May 6, 2023. In the spirit of NACADA’s Global Advising Week, UC Riverside celebrates academic advising professionals who are essential to the success of 23,000 undergraduate students on our campus. Advisors are not only highly...
Dear Campus Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wallace Cleaves as the Associate Dean and Director of the University Writing Program (UWP), effective July 1, 2023. Dr. Cleaves joined the University of California Riverside (UCR) in September 2000 as a Lecturer and Master Mentor. He has been an Associate Professor of...
Five thousand U.S. higher-education students applied, 1,267 applicants moved on to be nominated, and 413 of those nominees were awarded the 2023 Barry Goldwater Scholarship — three of them being UC Riverside Highlanders. Since 2013, Goldwater Scholarships have been awarded to 18 Highlanders. This scholarship recognizes talented undergrads majoring in natural science, technology, engineering, and...
Undergraduate research opportunities provide students with the chance to work with faculty mentors, learn about the research process, and make meaningful contributions to their fields. Supporting undergraduate research can help to foster a culture of innovation and discovery, leading to advancements in science and technology. Please consider donating to UCR's undergraduate research program and help...
We are no longer accepting applications for the Funding for Professional Internships program at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for any future opportunities that may arise. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact...
Louie Rodríguez has been named UC Riverside’s next vice provost and dean of undergraduate education (VPDUE), effective April 1. Rodríguez is a professor in UCR’s School of Education (SOE). His research focuses on issues of educational equity, Latino education, and community engagement. Between 2019 and 2022, he served as the school’s interim dean. “Louie proved...
Academic advising professionals are a critical part of undergraduate student success at UCR. For many years, our advisors have juggled the demands of serving increased student enrollments along with a growing workload of administrative tasks that are needed to support our programs but are often loosely related to academic advising. Recently, the campus has made...
Are you interested in doing a professional internship but worried about covering your living expenses? Good news! The Division of Undergraduate Education, in partnership with UCR Foundation Board Trustee Wally Bakare and Provost Elizabeth Watkins, is offering grants of up to $6000 each to students who secure a professional internship. These grants are being offered...
On Wednesday, January 18th, the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) held its first-ever open house. The purpose of the event was to increase undergraduate student awareness and familiarity of the opportunities within DUE. This event was created by student employees, after they noticed that a large portion of undergraduates were unaware about the academic support...
Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Victorino Moreira, a senior academic advisor in the CHASS Multidisciplinary Advising Unit, is joining Undergraduate Education as our inaugural Black Student Success Coordinator. For nearly two decades, Victor has been an engaged and trusted member of the UC Riverside community as an undergraduate, active alum, and professional academic...
