Julian F. Thayer Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Professor Thayer posing in front of greenery

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Julian F. Thayer, Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. He is one of 100 new members announced this week. The academy selected Professor Thayer for his groundbreaking research that explores how stress, including racism, affects autonomic nervous system dynamics…

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UCI Appoints Aldrich and Peltason Endowed Chairs

side by side headshots of professors schoenung and la spada

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that UCI has recently appointed faculty to two campuswide endowed chairs. Julie Schoenung has been named the Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Endowed Chair and Albert La Spada has been named the Jack W. Peltason Endowed Chair. The Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Endowed Chair was established in 1984 to…

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Strategic Campuswide Cost Savings Project Update

Aldrich Hall with flowers

Dear colleagues, As part of my winter campus financial update, I indicated that campuswide cost savings and operational efficiencies can be an important part of our financial stability plan. I write to provide more information about this effort and invite your participation. As members of the Campus Budget Workgroup have spoken with faculty and staff…

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Reaffirmation of Accreditation

celebrative commencement of a group of UC Irvine graduates

Dear campus community: We are delighted to share that UCI’s academic accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC accreditation aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educational programs and assures the educational community and the general public that an accredited institution has met rigorous standards of quality…

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