A Life in Learning
For UC Irvine anthropology Ph.D. student Kristen Kennefick, a love of learning has led to a life in academia and a commitment to helping others discover that same joy.
October 21, 2025
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For UC Irvine anthropology Ph.D. student Kristen Kennefick, a love of learning has led to a life in academia and a commitment to helping others discover that same joy.
Via UCI Samueli School of Engineering Even before he finished his doctorate at UC Irvine, Daniel Kahl’s research was making
The Tyler’s Tribe Foundation was founded by Meghan Decker after her brother, Tyler, was diagnosed with ALS at just 26
A trailblazer in the field of regenerative medicine and immune health, UC Irvine alumnus Dr. Rafael Gonzalez has spent more
A total of 16 UCI graduate scholars received honors from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Seven of those students received
Siwei Hu, PhD, Transportation Systems Engineering Siwei Hu will graduate with a PhD in Transportation Systems Engineering on June 16
Amy Wu, PhD, Condensed Matter Physics Amy Wu will graduate with a PhD in Condensed Matter Physicis on June 16
Yicong Huang, PhD, Information Systems Group Yicong Huang will graduate with a PhD from the Information Systems Group in the Computer
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