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Hultgren Family Study Room

Nan Wu Hultgren and her husband, Eric Hultgren, both PhDs, have formed strong and beautiful connection with UC Irvine. Nan earned her Doctorate of Philosophy in cellular and molecular biology from UC Irvine in 2018.

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Interim Dean Jaymi Lee Smith

Jaymi Lee Smith – Leading with Light

In June, Professor Jaymi Lee Smith from the Department of Drama at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts was appointed as the Interim Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Interim Dean of the Graduate Division at UC Irvine. With over 30 years of experience in theater and lighting design,

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Juan Carlos Ruiz Malagon Named Katherine and Robert Phalen Fellow

This fellowship award allows me to engage in meaningful work without worrying about the financial constraints that come with being first-generation/low-income. The award enables me to continue my community-engaged work while simultaneously allowing me to pay educational expenses. Without support such as this award, students like me could not pursue

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Grad Hooding Q&A – Laze Paper Prize Winner Mackenzie Christensen

MacKenzie Christensen, sociology graduate student, is the recipient of the 2024 Charles A. Lave Paper Prize for her paper, “Tracing the Gender Confidence Gap in Computing: A Cross-National Meta-Analysis of Gender Differences in Self-Assessed Technological Ability.” The honor recognizes the Ph.D. student for work displaying clear creative models and theories.

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