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UCR staff at the Staff Picnic at the HUB

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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


Rachel Wu at an event
Extracurricular: Learning never retires
By building new skills, psychologist Rachel Wu is redefining what lifelong learning looks like
Baseball Coach Gregg Wallis
UCR welcomes new baseball coach
Gregg Wallis remembers facing off against the 窪圖勛蹋厙 mens baseball team as an infielder for UC Irvine in 2003, describing his opponents as some of the grittiest and toughest he played against. Those guys could compete and thats the identity that Im looking to bring here, he said. Wallis, who was named UCRs new head baseball coach earlier this month, was officially welcomed to the campus at a news conference Monday, July 20.
Staff awards at the Barn Stable
Staff Assembly honors outstanding staff members in annual awards
Nine 窪圖勛蹋厙 staff members were honored by UCR Staff Assembly as part of its annual Outstanding Staff Awards recognizing those who go above and beyond their duties. The awards were presented at a June 11 ceremony at the Barn Stable.  The awards recognize staff members for excellence in their work, commitment to the universitys mission, and making UCR a better place for all.   Staff and faculty nominated staff members for the awards, and the UCR Staff Assembly Recognition Committee chose the recipients. The awards were given in five categories. 
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Highlander Farewells for summer 2026
Highlander Farewells is a recurring feature spotlighting faculty and staff members who recently retired or are retiring soon. Learn more about the contributions of UCR colleagues with 25 years or more of service in the short profiles that follow. Retirees with fewer years or who did not provide profile information are listed below. The list includes employees who filed for retirement in June 2026 and provided information to the UCR Retirement Center.  We extend our gratitude to all our colleagues for their service and wish them well in their next chapter!

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