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Jyotsana Kala will graduate with a PhD in Economics on June 15 in the Bren Events Center. What is your
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Jyotsana Kala will graduate with a PhD in Economics on June 15 in the Bren Events Center. What is your

Emily Tom will graduate with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences. She will represent the 2026 class as the student speaker

Santiago Campos Rodríguez will graduate with a PhD in Economics on June 15 in the Bren Events Center. What is

Jessie Ko will graduate with a PhD in Epidemiology on June 15 in the Bren Events Center. What is your

The University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) Graduate Division has received a catalytic gift from the Connor Family to support and expand the university’s Accelerate to Industry (A2i) program. The commitment designates the Connor Family as the Founding Title Sponsor for the 2026 – 2027 and 2027- 2028 academic years.

The University of California, Irvine hosted its 12th annual Grad Slam competition at the UCI Verano 8 Community Center on March 12th. Cameron Geller won the competition while Tessa Chou earned a runner-up finish and Mehdi Zafari took third place. First place collected $6,500 while second received $3,500 and third

Irvine, Calif. — The University of California, Irvine will host its 12th annual Grad Slam competition on March 12 at

Irvine, Calif. — The University of California, Irvine will host its 12th annual Grad Slam competition on March 12, 2026,