UC Riverside
Coverage of UC Riverside in the Nexus archive.
- UC admits record number of California students
The University of California admitted a record 102,000 California residents, with increased admissions at UCLA, UC Irvine, and UC Riverside. The admissions increase aligns with a state agreement requiring annual in-state student growth and improved transfer pathways for community college students. The Justice Department accused UCLA of race-based admissions practices, but racial demographics remained largely consistent with prior years.
- The Researchers Who Want Dads-to-Be to Stop Drinking
Research suggests paternal alcohol consumption before conception may cause facial and health issues in offspring, as shown in mouse studies. Findings from Texas A&M University and UC Riverside indicate risks like smaller jaws, inflammation, and liver damage, leading experts to recommend men avoid alcohol when trying to conceive.
- Scientists find thriving fungi, a hopeful sign where 1.3 million Joshua trees were burned
Scientists discovered thriving fungi in the soil of a burned Mojave Desert area where 1.3 million Joshua trees were destroyed by the 2020 Dome Fire. The fungi, which help plants absorb nutrients and survive harsh conditions, remained resilient despite the fire, offering hope for ecosystem recovery. The study, led by UC Riverside's Sydney Glassman, highlights the importance of these underground networks for Joshua tree survival.
- ABC7 Feed SoCal: UC Riverside food pantry helps keep future leaders in their degree programs
UC Riverside's food pantry, supported by Stater Bros. Markets and Feeding America in Inland Empire, helps college students avoid skipping meals while pursuing their degrees. The initiative aims to support future leaders by addressing food insecurity among students.
- UC Riverside students left homeless as massive fire rips through apartment complex
A fast-moving fire at University Riverside Gardens in Riverside, California, displaced 150 residents, including UC Riverside students, after erupting around 11:11 a.m. The blaze occurred at an apartment complex near the UC Riverside campus.
- Fire displaces 100 people at apartment complex near UC Riverside
A large fire at an apartment complex near UC Riverside displaced over 100 people after spreading through the building. Fire officials confirmed the incident occurred in Riverside, leaving residents without homes.
- Fire displaces 100 people at apartment complex near UC Riverside
A large fire at an apartment complex near UC Riverside displaced over 100 people on Friday, according to fire officials.
- 150 people displaced after fire damages apartment building near UC Riverside
A fire damaged an apartment building near UC Riverside, displacing 150 tenants including students. The fire, caused by a contractor's accident, led to an evacuation center at Stratton Community Center. No injuries were reported.