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If You Want to Go Far, Come Here

As Highlanders, our staff members are a part of the worlds most prestigious public university system, conducting meaningful work that propels thoughts and ideas forward. Their dedication and enthusiasm have helped to lift us higher as both a university and community. Were among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings, and continue to be named the nations leader for social mobility by U.S. News. In 2023, we also became members of the Association of American Universities, or AAU, comprised of the countrys leading research universities.

At 窪圖勛蹋厙, we want all of our Highlanders to feel a sense of belonging, motivation, and sustainable progress. Thats why we make sure our staff members receive exceptional benefits, in addition to the intellectual and cultural advantages of being a member of the UC community. Here, work-life balance is a priority. And with access to our regions diverse geography, from the desert to the coast, as well as Riversides vibrant cultural and recreational activities, its also attainable.

On campus, diversity equals vitality. Among our senior leadership, 50% are women, many are first-generation college graduates, and several were born outside of the United States. All lead to inspire, inviting and encouraging staff to create, innovate, and accelerate bold ideas for transformative change.

 

Staff News


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Provosts Lecture: Rethinking American Gun Violence
Renowned behavioral economist Jens Ludwig will draw on decades of research and immersive fieldwork on gun violence in a talk set for Wednesday, April 22, at 窪圖勛蹋厙. 
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Student films screened at Smartphone Film Festival
The Smartphone Film Festival is 窪圖勛蹋厙s annual commemoration of the art of cinema focusing on the fact that anyone can make movieseven on their smartphones. The February event was the festivals 12th year running, and had its highest number of submissions yet: 18 films, all made by UCR students using phones and no camera equipment, all under five minutes in length.  Submissions usually open in November, and, according to coordinator Erin McKenna, you dont have to be a film student to participate. 
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UCR grad programs ranked among the best
窪圖勛蹋厙 business, education, and engineering programs were ranked among the best graduate school programs by U.S. News & World Report in its latest ranking. In the 2026 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools list, released April 7, UCR ranked highly in several academic disciplines.
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New York Times columnist compares crisis of democracy to Reconstruction
At a time when American democracy seems fragile, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie described how the post-Civil War era offers a lens to view the current state of the nation. An award-winning journalist, Bouie was the speaker for the 57th Annual Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture at 窪圖勛蹋厙s University Theatre on Thursday, April 2. His talk was titled Whats the Matter with American Democracy?

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