Shaping America at 250
Explore how UC Irvine has advanced the nation through discovery and the ideas driving what’s next
For 250 years, America’s story has been defined by discovery, creativity and opportunity. For the past 60 years, UC Irvine has advanced those values through transformative research, education and public service.
From opening doors to opportunities for generations of students to reimagining beloved classics to accelerating solutions to society’s greatest challenges, UC Irvine’s impact can be seen across the nation and in the future we’re helping build.
Advancing the American Dream
The promise of the American dream begins with opportunity. At UC Irvine, graduates achieve strong outcomes, higher earnings and the ability to create brighter futures for generations to come.
The Anteater Advantage
The American Stage
A cherished summer tradition at UC Irvine, the New Swan Shakespeare Festival draws audiences from the community to experience classic stories through an American lens.
Classics Reimagined
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Discovery That Saved the World
In a single year, two founding faculty, Frederick Reines and F. Sherwood "Sherry" Rowland, received Nobel Prizes for discoveries that reshaped our understanding of the universe and our planet.
A Tale of Two Nobels
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Solving for America's Health Challenges
From cancer to brain disease, today's health challenges demand collaboration. UC Irvine’s Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building unites researchers across disciplines to accelerate discovery.
Learn MoreInterdisciplinary Research Programs
The building’s 13 interdisciplinary research programs were selected for their potential to transform biomedical research, patient care and public health. Here are a few.
Robert A. Mah Molecular Innovation Center
The Robert A. Mah Molecular Innovation Center is a convergent community of pharmaceutical scientists with specialized expertise in chemistry and biology, united to pioneer drug design and discovery.
Stem Cell Research Center: Neuroscience Program
The UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center is advancing cell and gene therapies to develop new treatments for complex neurological disorders and injuries.
UC Irvine Diabetes Center
With diabetes affecting 37 million Americans, the UC Irvine Diabetes Center is accelerating research that could transform prevention and treatment.
