American Dream
UCI is the nation’s No. 1 university doing the most to advance upward mobility. Our undergraduate and graduate student body looks like few others: Exceptional for its multiple and varied dimensions of diversity. Exceptional for the range of perspectives that fuel every aspect of UCI’s teaching and discovery. We empower these talented, ambitious young people to realize their full potential by creating a platform for upward mobility like no other – unsurpassed at breaking down barriers standing in the way of successful outcomes. UCI students are poised to shape a brilliant future for our country and the world.
Student Success
Donor-endowed scholarship helps first-gen college student achieve her dream of becoming a doctor
Gift to support students who enhance diversity, equity and inclusion of graduate programs
The idea of a deaf opera singer might seem improbable, even impossible, but Leslie Lopez is used to defying the odds
Chancellor’s Club fellowship helps students focus on research
First-gen alumna gives back to UCI program pivotal to her success
Upward Mobility
UCI financial literacy program for young teens gives incoming students the confidence, practical skills to pursue higher education
Music major Daniel Cadena plays the harp, one of several instruments in his repertoire
School is top UC choice for in-state, first-generation students for 4th consecutive year
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Did You Know?
Last year, the New York Times Editorial Board used research from UC Irvine as the primary example of how scientific discovery can create transformative outcomes. When chemistry professor Sherry Rowland and his postdoc Mario Molina showed that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) deplete ozone they helped to launch a campaign that literally saved the world. Following their discovery, several changes in policy took effect in the U.S. and in 1987 the world agreed on the Montreal Protocol, a global arrangement to protect the stratospheric ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances. Fast forward to 2019 — the ozone hole was the smallest on record since its discovery.
UCI is fiercely dedicated to enhancing lives in our community and beyond through rigorous academics and cutting-edge discoveries. Here are a few of our latest accomplishments.
