Viji Santhakumar’s lab is the recipient of both

Physicist Steve Choi will analyze satellite data to focus on reionization, one of the least understood epochs in cosmic history

Eight UC Riverside assistant professors, whose research spans innovations in computer science to discoveries in Latin American history, have been awarded competitive 2025–26 Hellman Fellowships that support promising early-career faculty on the path to tenure.

UC Riverside concluded its 71st Commencement season on June 17, with UCR’s Class of 2025 walking at eight discipline- or degree-based ceremonies. Approximately 6,100 graduates, 35,000 in-person guests, 32,000 online streamers, and about 375 volunteer staff participated in the celebrations, which started on June 6. Highlanders belonging to specific groups also took part in additional micro celebrations organized by various student resources like the University Honors Cording, and year-end celebrations hosted by UCR’s ethnic and gender centers.

John Templeton Foundation grant to UCR will support research by physicist Hai-Bo Yu

Barry Barish will receive the IUPAP-TIFR Homi Bhabha Award in July

Barry Barish is one of only 38 new members of North America’s oldest learned society

High-powered computers relocated to SOM Ed 1 will benefit research across campus