Soil Science Society of America recognizes William Jury

Entomological Society of America elects John Heraty as fellow

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.

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

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