Posts Tagged ‘Academic Excellence’
Four at UC Irvine Receive Fulbright Awards
Kieron Burke Appointed Interim Dean of the School of Physical Sciences
I am pleased to announce that Kieron Burke, Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry, has been appointed interim dean of the School of Physical Sciences, effective July 1, 2025. A UC Irvine faculty member since 2006, Professor Burke brings leadership experience and scholarly distinction to this role. He currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs…
Read MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Summer 2025 Newsletter
Introducing the UC Irvine Climate Collaboration
Dear colleagues, I am writing to introduce the UC Irvine Climate Collaboration, a campuswide effort to enhance interdisciplinary research, education and engagement focused on climate-related challenges. This initiative seeks to create opportunities for broad participation across campus and partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and communities. The Collaboration is charged with: Fostering cross-campus collaboration…
Read More2025-26 Student Fee Advisory Committee Member Application Open
Dear students, The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds and degrees to serve on the committee for the 2025-26 academic year. The SFAC is a student-led committee that advises the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor on changes to student services fees, course materials, and other fees…
Read MoreFY 2025-26 Budget Planning and Mission-Based Budget Model Update
Dear colleagues, As we continue navigating an evolving financial landscape for higher education, we want to share an update on UC Irvine’s budget planning for fiscal year 2025–26 (FY26). This message outlines current financial assumptions, and progress on the implementation of the mission-based budget model for academic units. Financial Planning for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26)…
Read MoreJames Bullock Named Dean of the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Dear colleagues, James Bullock, Dean of the School of Physical Sciences, has informed Chancellor Gillman and me that he has accepted a position as Dean of the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at University of Southern California, effective July 1, 2025. Having served as Dean since 2019, Dean Bullock first…
Read MoreThree UC Irvine Faculty Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that three UC Irvine faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. This year’s election of nearly 250 new members recognizes their accomplishments and leadership in academia, the arts, industry, policy, research and science. New members are nominated and elected to the academy by…
Read MoreReappointment of Paul Merage School of Business Dean Ian Williamson
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Ian Williamson has been reappointed to an additional five-year term as Dean of the Paul Merage School of Business, beginning July 1, 2025. This decision follows a thorough review, which included materials submitted by Dean Williamson and feedback from faculty, staff, campus administrators and external stakeholders. We…
Read MoreDavid S. Meyer Named 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that David S. Meyer, Professor of Sociology, has been named a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Professor Meyer joins an exclusive cohort of 26 distinguished fellows nationwide selected from nearly 300 nominees. Each fellow will receive $200,000 in philanthropic support for their research in the social sciences and humanities…
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