Category: University of California–Irvine

UCI Announces Plans to Return to Campus 

April 20, 2021
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The University of California–Irvine (UCI) has begun instituting back-to-campus plans for employees and students. The transition to in-person classes will be managed in phases, with the first transition to start July 1, the university said. It plans be fully operational for in-person instruction by Sept. 1, assuming the “large majority” of employees and students are vaccinated. “Our…

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UC–Irvine Professor Shares Optimistic Economic Outlook

March 25, 2021
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A University of California–Irvine professor shared high financial hopes for Orange County and beyond during a March 25 presentation. During an event hosted by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, economist Chris Schwarz forecasted the country bouncing back and returning to normalcy this year. “Things look really good for the economy,” he said. “I do think this is going to be a…

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Orange County Universities to Host In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

March 23, 2021
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California State University Fullerton (CSUF) and University of California–Irvine (UC–Irvine) have announced they will be holding limited in-person commencements for the classes of 2020 and 2021. The announcement for CSUF came in an email from provost Carolyn Thomas, who told students and faculty March 22 that the June ceremonies would be limited to graduates only, meaning friends and family could only watch their student cross the stage via…

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UCI Alumni Makes $10.4 Million Gift to the School

January 12, 2021
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The University of California—Irvine (UCI) says a $10.4 million donation from one of its “most successful alumni” will help it create a more inclusive computing field. The gift from the Steckler Charitable Fund—formed by Vincent and Amanda Steckler—will also benefit art history students. About $5.4 million will be used to support students studying art history…

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University of California—Irvine will Reopen This Fall: UC President

January 11, 2021
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The University of California (UC) is planning to return to in-person instruction this fall, due to an expected availability of vaccines to students and faculty. Its 10 campuses include University of California—Irvine, its only Orange County facility. Plans to reopen the schools were announced Jan. 11 by University of California president Michael Drake, who said…

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