Posts Tagged ‘Academic Excellence’
Reminder to Vote on or before June 7
Dear colleagues, On Tuesday, June 7, voters across California will have the opportunity to cast ballots in the 2022 primary election. I encourage you to take part in the election and make your voice heard. In-person voting Although the deadline to register online for this election has passed, you may still register in person and cast your…
Read MoreDean, Division of Continuing Education
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kristine M. Collins as Dean, Division of Continuing Education, effective August 22, 2022. Since January 2022, Dean Collins has served as Vice President of University Partnerships at Circuit Stream Inc., a virtual reality education start-up focused on delivering online courses in partnership with North American…
Read MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Summer 2022 Newsletter
Call for Nominations – Inclusive Excellence Professors
Dear colleagues, This is a call for nominations to appoint Inclusive Excellence Professors to serve UCI faculty, supported by a grant for Advancing Faculty Diversity from the UC Office of the President (PIs: Professors Ilona Yim and Nina Bandelj). Inclusive Excellence Professors will work as advisors to the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development to…
Read MoreUCI is No. 9 in Money Magazine’s ‘Best Colleges’ 2022 Ranking
Two UCI Faculty Members Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that two UCI faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. This year’s election of 120 members and 30 international members recognizes their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Below are the new members from UCI: Svetlana Jitomirskaya, Distinguished Professor of MathematicsProfessor Jitomirskaya has…
Read MoreFour UCI Faculty Named American Academy of Arts & Sciences Fellows
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that four UCI faculty members have been elected fellows by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. This year’s election of 261 new members recognizes their accomplishments and leadership in academia, the arts, industry, public policy and research. Below are the new fellows from UCI: Jeffrey Barrett, Chancellor’s…
Read MoreMichael Méndez Named 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Michael Méndez, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy, has been named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Professor Méndez will use the funding to support the completion of his next book, titled Undocumented Disasters: (In)visible Communities Confronting Climate Change and Environmental Injustice, in preparation for Yale University…
Read MoreProvost Stern and Professor Utts Honored with American Statistical Association Awards
Updated Framework for Ph.D. and MFA Financial Support
Dear UCI Community, We are excited to share a new framework that offers a stable approach and commitment to Ph.D. and MFA funding. Following a series of discussions over the past year, we have reached an agreement that will work toward ensuring year-round financial support for all Ph.D. and MFA students within normative time to…
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