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Construction has commenced on the New Swan Theater for its 2025 summer season. (Photo by Steve Zylius / UC Irvine) |
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Early 20th century paintings explore social change |
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“California Kinship: Painting Homelife in the Golden State Before 1940” is on display at the Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art from June 7 through Aug. 30. The exhibition highlights 47 works – many belonging to the Gerald E. Buck Collection – exploring the relationship between the domestic sphere and the significant social and economic changes of California’s Progressive Era. “A lot of the desires and challenges that characterized the Progressive Era are still with us today,” said assistant curator Michaëla Mohrmann. “And through these works, we can learn from the past to better understand the problems that are still with us today.” |
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Albrecht Lab hosts lab visit for children with cystinosis |
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As part of the Cystinosis Research Foundation’s Day of Hope Family Conference, Lauren Albrecht and the Albrecht Lab team recently hosted a lab visit field trip for middle- and high-school-aged children who are living with cystinosis. The genetic condition is characterized by a buildup of cystine (an amino acid) in the cells and primarily affects the kidneys and eyes. During the event, participants were given a hands-on look at the Albrecht Lab’s research, which broadly focuses on the cellular intersections of protein modification, lysosomal degradation and cellular metabolism to understand disease, including cystinosis. |
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UCI Health recognized for outstanding diabetes care |
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UCI Health has been designated a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes by The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association. UCI Health — Orange is one of just 33 hospitals in the country to earn the award, which highlights the critical and complex inpatient care that the academic health system and its diabetes programs provide to patients. “This recognition highlights the impact of our inpatient diabetes program in reducing complications and improving overall health of our patients,” said Dr. Joseph C. Carmichael, UCI Health chief medical officer and senior vice president. |
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Building California's brilliant future |
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From jobs to graduate school to giving back to the communities they came from, UC’s latest group of graduates has big plans to make a difference. Beyond the specifics of their degrees, this year’s 84,000 UC graduates have learned the value of trying new things, taking risks and seeking out new opportunities in a quest to find their passions. One of these students is Nicole Sang Lav, a first-generation college student graduating with a B.S. in Human Biology and a B.A. in Philosophy from UC Irvine. This summer Lav will head to UC San Diego to begin a Ph.D. program in neuroscience. She’ll be in the first cohort of UC LEADS Fellows, which is a five-year doctoral scholarship for students who participated in UC LEADS as undergrads. |
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The federal administration has released additional details about its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. The proposed budget would slash – and in some cases eliminate – critical funding for federal financial aid and support programs. At a time when UC and universities across the country already grapple with the impacts of research grant cancellations and federal funding disruptions, the budget proposal would only exacerbate this harm with severe cuts to important research programs. While the budget request marks the beginning of the appropriations process, UC will continue working with Congress to advocate for federal investments that support students, help grow our research enterprise and preserve access to essential healthcare services. |
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Finding purpose in public health |
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After arriving at UC Irvine undeclared, a few public health courses changed Justina Bui's direction entirely. She declared public health sciences as her major, added a minor in health informatics and threw herself into research, advising and community service. When her father passed away from lung cancer during her third year, Bui began to see the field in a different light – not only as a career path but as a lens for understanding grief, prevention and how cultural norms shape health outcomes. As she prepares to graduate with the Class of 2025, Bui plans to pursue a future in healthcare administration or epidemiology. “There are so many ways to get involved, and I’ve learned that public health is everywhere,” she said. “Being part of this program helped me find where I fit – and how I want to help.” |
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The New York Times, June 8
Cited: Veena Dubal, professor of law |
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Los Angeles Times, June 6
Cited: Ari Ezra Waldman, professor of law |
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Newsweek, June 8
Cited: Eric Rignot, Donald Bren Professor of Earth system science |
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