Homecoming 2025
This year, Homecoming at UC Riverside is back and bigger than ever with three days of events, Wednesday, November 5 through Saturday, November 8. This weekend is filled with a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy.
Alumni, current students, prospective students, parents, community members, staff, faculty, and friends of the college are all invited to CNAS Homecoming 2025!
Turning Science into Startups: The Journey from Research to Biotech Entrepreneurship with CNAS Alumnus Wajdie Ahmad ’01
Celebrate Homecoming with Wajdie Ahmad ’01, CNAS alumnus and biotech leader, as he shares his professional journey and lessons learned from two decades in the biopharmaceutical industry. From his early work at Allergan to co-founding and leading successful startups like Bonti and Amplifica Bio, Wajdie’s story illustrates the power of innovation, persistence, and the UCR spirit of discovery. A reception and complimentary lunch will follow the presentation.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
11:30 AM
Student Success Center
Join us for UCR Homecoming 2025!
For information on campus-wide UCR Homecoming events, please visit homecoming.ucr.edu.
Parking
Complimentary parking will be available in the following lots:
Blue: 1, 6, 24
Gold: 26, 30, 50
To receive free parking, you must register your vehicle on or before Saturday, November 8, 2025, no later than 1:00 P.M. To register for complimentary parking, visit https://bit.ly/m/UCR-University-Events