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10/12/2026

🌎🎉💙💛 🌎🎉💙💛 UC Irvine and UCI Health sponsored the annual Irvine Global Village Festival last Saturday at the Great Park and showcased all things UC Irvine. Thanks to everyone who joined!

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1. A group of children is gathered around Peter the Anteater at the annual Irvine Global Village Festival.
2. A group of people are seated on a stage beneath a large blue backdrop that reads "25th Anniversary Irvine Global Village Festival: Rooted in Tradition, Together in Celebration."
3. A group of people, including children, are gathered under a tent at a science event. An individual wearing gloves is handling a brain model on a table, engaging others in discussion.
4. A group of people are gathered under a tent at an outdoor event, with UC Irvine banners in the background.
5. People are gathered at a booth under a tent in an outdoor event. A sign reads "Slowing Alzheimer's."
6. Three people are smiling and standing behind a table with free postcards at a UC Irvine event. The table features a QR code for connectivity and a sign encouraging visitors to take a postcard. The background shows event tents with visible UC Irvine branding and slogans like “Every Day, Everywhere You Look” and “Cultivating Community.”
7. A UC Irvine Anteaters mascot stands outdoors with four cheerleaders, each holding pom-poms. The group is smiling, with greenery in the background.
8. A child hugs Peter the Anteater in front of a UC Irvine booth at an outdoor event. The background features other attendees and colorful balloons.
9. A large outdoor stage labeled "GREAT PARK LIVE" hosts an event with a screen displaying "25 Irvine Global Village." The stage area features artistic decorations and a list titled "UC Irvine & UCI Health Stage." In front of the stage are picnic tables with red umbrellas and people relaxing on the grass.

10/08/2026

🚘 🔋 🏡 UC Irvine engineers are on a quest to make vehicle-to-home charging an ordinary part of life. V2H allows people to draw power from the battery in their car to run lights, air conditioning and appliances in their homes. It can come in handy during power outages and in the evenings when utilities charge a higher price for electricity.

Learn how UCI sustainable energy researchers are working with a community in Menifee, CA to perfect the use of vehicle-to-home charging: https://bit.ly/4zmzYLC

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1. A person is using a charging device to connect an electric car's charger in a garage. Another image shows the person interacting with an electrical panel. A highlighted smartphone screen displays a related app. Text reads: "The car in your garage can power your house. UC Irvine engineers are on a quest to bring vehicle-to-home charging to all.

10/06/2026

When experiencing painful stomach problems, Megan Yoo Schneider ’12, M.S. ’14 kept searching for answers. As her symptoms worsened, she sought a second opinion at UCI Health, where gynecologic oncologist Dr. Robert E. Bristow diagnosed her with stage I ovarian cancer. Surgery and a full recovery followed, and now Schneider champions research that could help save others.

“I know I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for Dr. Bristow,” she says.

She encourages other women to trust their instincts and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. Symptoms can include pelvic pressure or fullness, abdominal bloating, rapid weight gain and changes in bowel or bladder habits. If you have a family history of ovarian cancer, talk with your doctor about your risk.

On Oct. 10, she’ll join the UCI community at the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge to help support cancer research. Her story is a reminder to know the signs, advocate for your health and keep pushing for better possibilities for every patient.

UCI Alumni

Learn more: https://engage.alumni.uci.edu/magazine/from-student-to-survivor/

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1. Megan Yoo Schneider ’12, M.S. ’14 smiles while standing next to a brown horse.
2. Megan Yoo Schneider and a friend stand on the steps of the United States Capitol building, posing with flexed arms.
3. Megan Yoo Schneider and Robert E. Bristow, MD smile while posing in a medical office.

10/02/2026

Extreme heat doesn’t affect every Californian the same way — and social media may help reveal who is struggling most.

UC Irvine researchers analyzed nearly 25,000 heat-related social media posts to understand how Californians experience and cope with extreme heat. They found that people living in RVs, vans or boats appeared to face greater challenges during extreme heat while being less likely to discuss ways of coping with it.

“Social media gives us another window into how people are experiencing heat in their daily lives,” says senior author Suellen Hopfer of the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health.

The findings could help public health officials develop more targeted heat warnings, outreach and prevention strategies for vulnerable communities.

Info: https://publichealth.uci.edu/2026/08/27/social-media-reading-between-the-lines/

Image description: A close-up of a hand holding a smartphone. There is an inset photo of UC Irvine public health professor Suellen Hopfer.

10/01/2026

🎉 💙💛 UC Irvine continues to thrive when it comes to combining academic excellence and affordability. The latest rankings from The Princeton Review place UCI fourth overall among the Top 50 Best Value Colleges (public schools). UC Irvine is the highest-ranked member of the UC system and the highest ranked university in California.

Learn more: https://news.uci.edu/2026/09/30/best-of-the-best/

Image description: A campus scene at UC Irvine featuring students walking along paths surrounded by greenery. A statue stands in the foreground. A large blue banner displays " #4 Best Value Princeton Review" over the image.

09/23/2026

🏠🎓 Student success starts at home. At UC Irvine, that means living on campus.

UC Irvine is preparing to break ground on East Campus Student Apartments Phase 5, approximately 1,065 beds by fall 2028. With campus apartments nearly fully occupied, the new community will expand access to on-campus housing, with projected rents about 34% below comparable market rates. That means more students will have the opportunity to remain on campus, closer to classes, resources, and the community that supports their success.

Learn more: https://news.uci.edu/2026/09/08/calling-campus-home/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

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1. A group of people crossing a street under a pedestrian bridge with a banner saying "Welcome Anteaters." Some are pushing carts loaded with boxes and luggage, likely on a college campus.
2. A UC Irvine graphic titled "Housing by the Numbers." It states that by Fall 2026, there will be 18,003 beds on campus. The graphic includes a breakdown: 50% of students will live on campus, $750 million has been invested in housing over the last five years, and there is nearly a 40% increase in student housing capacity over ten years. Icons accompany each point.
3. Artists rendering of East Campus Student Apartments Phase 5, a UC Irvine housing community.

09/22/2026

For the 12th year in a row, UC Irvine has landed among the top 10 public universities in the country, placing eighth in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 list of “Best Colleges” – its highest public-university ranking in over a decade.

UC Irvine was also named eighth in Best Value Schools for In-State Students and 11th in Top Performers on Social Mobility. In addition, the campus placed 16th in Best Colleges for Veterans and 50th among Most Innovative Schools.

U.S. News also evaluated a wide range of individual undergraduate and programs this year. UC Irvine disciplines ranked among the nation’s best include:

No. 8 in software engineering
No. 12 in psychology
No. 25 in artificial intelligence
No. 28 in computer science
No. 31 in business
No. 31 in economics
No. 36 in nursing
No. 42 in engineering (doctorate)

Learn more: https://news.uci.edu/2026/09/22/uc-irvine-places-eighth-among-nations-best-public-universities/

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1. A rainbow arches over a campus building at UC Irvine. The text reads: "Ranked #8 among nation's best public universities according to U.S. News & World Report."

09/21/2026

🚲🚌🌱UC Irvine moves differently.

Since 2016, enrollment has grown 14%, while solo student commuting has dropped by about 47%.
Today, 83% of the UC Irvine community uses some form of sustainable transportation, whether walking, biking, taking public transit, carpooling, telecommuting or driving a zero-emission vehicle.
That progress is the result of years of thoughtful planning around one important question: How do you create more opportunity without creating more traffic? As UC Irvine plans for the future, sustainable transportation is helping create more opportunity while keeping people and the region moving.

Learn more: https://news.uci.edu/2026/09/08/more-opportunity-fewer-cars/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

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1. A group of people are walking along a pathway, pushing blue carts filled with items. In the background, there's a vertical flag displaying "Welcome! UCI Student Housing"
2. A group of people are walking and conversing energetically near a bike rack outdoors. One person is wearing a "UC Irvine" sweatshirt. Several bicycles are parked on the side.
3. A cyclist rides past Gateway Study Center surrounded by vibrant bougainvillea.
4. A group of people are walking and cycling in front of McGaugh Hall. Trees and a partly cloudy sky provide a natural backdrop.
5. A group of people are moving belongings with large blue bins labeled "Mesa Court" outside on a paved walkway. There are trees and a building in the background.
7. People are gathered outside the UC Irvine Student Housing, with some carrying boxes and luggage.
8. A person is riding a bicycle on a paved path with a backdrop of yellow flowers in a field.

09/20/2026

Welcome home, Anteaters! 🐜🍴💙💛 We’re so excited to welcome the Class of 2030 and watch them settle into their new home at UC Irvine.

Do you remember moving into your UC Irvine dorm?

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1. A group of people carrying luggage and boxes walks under a bridge with a sign reading "Welcome Anteaters."
2. People are walking on a pathway lined with trees, carrying or rolling belongings in large blue carts.
3. A family of a new UC Irvine student poses outdoors with a blue cart filled with pillows and boxes.
4. Two smiling individuals stand outside the Mesa Court housing building, "The Oasis."
5. A UCI Housing representative stands behind a table with UC Irvine branded tote bags and stacks of booklets.
6. A person smiling and pushing a cart filled with boxes and items on a sunny street near a "Welcome Centers" sign.
7. A group of people stands by a large cart filled with luggage and a box of snacks outside a building. The cart has a "UCI" label. Another person is holding a similar cart on the left. The background shows trees and a sunny day.
8. A group of three people smiling and making peace signs stand outside Mesa Towers. A line of people is visible in the background.
9. A group of five people are smiling while standing outside a building next to a "UC Irvine Student Housing" sign featuring an anteater illustration.
10. A group of people standing in a dorm room, smiling. One person wears a UC Irvine shirt, another wears a UC Irvine lanyard. Bunk beds and luggage are visible in the background.

09/17/2026

In honor of Constitution Day, we invite the UC Irvine community to reflect on this historic document that continues to shape our lives.

Constitution Day resources & info: https://uci.edu/constitution-day.php

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1. Promotional graphic for UC Irvine's Constitution Day event, featuring elegant script on a parchment-style background, with the date "September 17" prominently displayed.

2. Anthropomorphic anteater dressed in 18th-century attire, including a ruffled shirt and glasses, holding a quill pen. The anteater sits at a desk, appearing to sign a historic document resembling the United States Declaration of Independence.

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