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The Buzz

Latest News! Check out the UCI Podcast: Women in Science where Cailin O'Connor details obstacles overcome and the path ahead!

Growth under Glass
Library exhibit traces development of UC Irvine over 60 years.

Making Waves
Small fellowships helped Daniel Kahl make a big impact on beach preservation.

Feeding the hungry, nourishing the community
Student volunteer group aids homeless and low-income residents of Orange County.

The intersection of AI and scholarly values
Anteater Insider podcast explores how these tools can enhance research and teaching practices.

News

AI effectively predicts dementia risk in American Indian/Alaska Native elders
UC Irvine study provides framework for how machine learning models identify novel predictors.

AAAS names 5 UC Irvine researchers as 2025 fellows
Scholars are honored for their efforts to advance science or its applications.

Dr. Samuel M. Jordan Center for Persian Studies is new home for Encyclopædia Iranica
Center director Touraj Daryaee, Maseeh Chair in Persian studies & culture, appointed as the new editor-in-chief.

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

Visit

UC Irvine combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location.

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Campus Maps
Visit the Campus Maps page for the best way to reach UC Irvine and locate intended campus destinations, as well as nearby parking options.

Visitor Center
The Visitor Center welcomes prospective students and their parents, alumni and all visitors who want to know more about the university.

Parking & Transportation
Transportation & Distribution Services offers information on parking rates and timely updates on sustainable commuting options.

Arts & Athletics

Arts
Claire Trevor School of the Arts is UC Irvine's center for innovative, creative engagement in art in all of its facets. Langson Institute and Museum of California Art is dedicated to the exhibition, preservation, and study of California art.

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Athletics
Our mission is to facilitate and enrich the education and personal growth of students through their participation in competitive NCAA Division I athletics.

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Initiatives

Innovation
UCI Beall Applied Innovation brings campus-based discoveries together with Southern California’s vibrant business community to support job creation, economic growth and foster a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Sustainability
A platform for interdisciplinary scholarship on critical climate, environment and resource issues, this initiative aims to infuse sustainability across campus, empowering students and faculty with the rich institutional history of impactful research.

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Health

UCI Health provides the highest quality healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities through its world-class physicians, surgeons and clinical staff.

UCI Health - Delivering world-class healthcare – and hope

Alumni & Giving

Alumni
Founded in 1968, the UCI Alumni Association offers an enriching and supportive hub for graduates, fosters lifelong Anteater pride and welcomes non-alumni community participation. Click below to discover the many benefits offered by UCIAA.

Learn about UCI Alumni Association

Giving
UCI launched its $2 billion Brilliant Future campaign. The campaign seeks to spur groundbreaking discoveries and transform the campus while increasing engagement with UC Irvine's vibrant alumni community.

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Resources

Work at UC Irvine
UC Irvine is a great place to work. Start your job search here.

Work at UCI

Emergency Preparedness
Learn simple steps to be better prepared for an emergency – at work and at home.

Emergency Preparedness

Disability Services
Resources for students, parents and faculty members.

Disability Services


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