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Purpose in Progress

UC Irvine is shaping its next chapter with intention, helping students thrive and strengthening Orange County

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Featured Stories

East Campus Housing

Campus

New East Campus housing will expand opportunities for students to live, learn and thrive at UC Irvine

September 8, 2026

Students featured on Move-In Day

Campus, Sustainability

More opportunity. Fewer cars.

September 8, 2026

Three decades of efficiency improvements have kept campus energy demand near 1994 levels. The same drive to use energy smarter is shaping what the campus does next.

Campus, Sustainability

The energy UC Irvine never used

September 15, 2026

UC Irvine nursing students

Nursing

Bringing care closer to the community

August 11, 2026

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Fuel Discovery, Shape Tomorrow

UC Irvine research delivers real-world impact – from medical innovation to climate resilience. Support ensures discovery continues when the world needs it most.

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Recent News

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Public Health

UC Irvine selected as new home of UC Global Health Institute

September 14, 2026

Senator Alex Padilla visits UCI MIND

UCI MIND, Research

Padilla visits UC Irvine to spotlight research and innovation

September 9, 2026

Second cohort of Climate Collaborations launched at UC Irvine

UC Irvine Climate Collaboration

New UC Irvine collaborations tackle climate challenges

September 3, 2026

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Best in Class

Best in Class

UC Irvine is consistently recognized as a trailblazer in a broad range of fields, garnering national and international honors in every school.

Ranked a top 10 public university in the U.S.

$8 billion annual impact in California

Top five best-value public university in the U.S.

Second among UC campuses for economic diversity

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Discover the programs, people and purpose that power your next step.

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Academics

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Health & Health Sciences

Scientific breakthroughs. Clinical excellence. A commitment to better health. United as one academic health system, UCI Health and the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences turn bold ideas into better treatments and outcomes for the people we serve.

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From events to exhibitions, discover what’s happening at UC Irvine. Zot! Zot! Zot!

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Arts

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