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.
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April 19, 2024
UCR celebrates 3 Guggenheim fellows
Three University of California, Riverside scholars were selected as 2024 Guggenheim fellows — among 188 fellows chosen from over 3,000 applicants this year. UC Riverside had more fellows than any other UC or other public university in the country, tied with Rutgers University. The announcement came on April 11.
April 15, 2024
UCR joins group of leaders in tech partnerships, innovation
In recognition of UC Riverside’s commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, or APLU, has designated UCR as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity, or IEP, university. The national designation acknowledges public research universities that support economic development through innovation and entrepreneurship, technology transfer, talent and workforce development, and community development.
UCR is now one of 80 IEP universities.
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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