Posts Tagged ‘Academic Excellence’
Roxane Cohen Silver Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to share that Roxane Cohen Silver, Vice Provost, Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning, and Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science, Medicine, and Public Health, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. New members are nominated and elected to the academy by current members. An international expert in…
Read MoreReappointment of Program in Public Health Director and Founding Dean Bernadette Boden‐Albala
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Bernadette Boden‐Albala has been reappointed to an additional five-year term as Director and Founding Dean of the Program in Public Health, beginning July 1. This decision follows a thorough review, which included materials submitted by Dr. Boden‐Albala and feedback from faculty, staff, campus administrators and community colleagues.…
Read MoreFour Honored as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that four UC Irvine researchers have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). It is my honor to recognize these scholars for their accomplishments, which have significantly contributed to their fields. With this cohort, UCI has 207 AAAS fellows. Below are the…
Read MoreWang Feng and Gene Tsudik Awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that Wang Feng and Gene Tsudik have been awarded 2024 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships. Professors Wang and Tsudik join 186 other American and Canadian scientists and scholars receiving the prestigious grants this year. UCI now has 60 Guggenheim Fellows from various backgrounds and fields of study. For nearly four…
Read MoreSearch Committee – Vice Provost for Academic Personnel
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the formation of an advisory committee charged with assisting in the search for a new Vice Provost for Academic Personnel. The committee will evaluate nominees and make recommendations. The committee will be chaired by Roxane Cohen Silver, Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Institutional Research, and Distinguished Professor,…
Read MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Spring 2024 Newsletter
April 11 Town Hall: Mission-Based Budget Framework
Dear colleagues, Please register to attend our upcoming town hall, where campus leadership will provide an overview of the proposed mission-based budget framework for academic units. The objectives of the mission-based budget framework are as follows: Align resources with UC Irvine’s strategic goals and mission. Enhance transparency and accountability in financial management. Improve resource planning…
Read MoreUndergraduate Research Week Celebration May 13-17
Dear campus community, The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is planning UC Irvine’s first-ever week-long Celebration of Undergraduate Research May 13-17. The celebration will include oral presentations on the evenings of May 13-16 and culminate on Friday, May 17 with a full-day symposium of poster presentations and performances at the Bren Events Center. Last year’s day-long…
Read MoreReminder to Vote on or Before March 5
Dear campus community, You will have the opportunity to cast your ballot in the 2024 Primary Election on or before Tuesday, March 5. All UCI community members are encouraged to take part in the election and make your voices heard. Voting in Orange County is easy and secure. In-person same-day registration and voting If you…
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