Kobe Bryant was killed Sunday when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed and burst into flames Sunday morning amid foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas.
#COVID19
ย update: Final exams next week will be administered remotely & Spring quarter instruction will be conducted remotely. All events & gatherings with more than 100 participants are canceled.
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UCI is
#1
! UCI tops Money magazine's list of "Best Colleges in the U.S." It's the first ever public school to claim the top spot in the national rankings. ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ด
#BestColleges
#UCIPride
#ZotZotZot
Info:
A message to prospective students: UCI values freedom of expression. Participating in peaceful protests will not jeopardize your admission to the university.
UCI announced plans today to build a world-class hospital on the Irvine campus: UCI Medical Center Irvine-Newport health complex will be anchored by acute care hospital & feature gardens, naturescapes & research preserve.
#UCIHealth
Info:
๐จ Baby Anteater alert ๐จ
Meet the cutest new resident of the Santa Ana Zoo! Born Nov. 29 to mama Heesoo of Troy & papa Peter the Anteater, baby is yet to be named. What name would you pick, Anteaters? ๐๐๐๐ด
"UC Irvine folks live in the shadow of big schools..like little brothers..well, little brother has been in the weight room, getting ready for a chance like this..โ-
@UCImbb
Coach Russ Turner
#TBT
: In 1960, the Irvine Company sold 650 acres to UCI for $1. UCI opened on the site in 1965.
Now: UCI is ranked 7th best public univ. in the nation &
#1
among U.S. schools โdoing the most for the American dreamโ (NYT)
๐ธ:
@ucilib
& Steve Zylius/UCIโ
#BrilliantUCI
โ
UCI Ph.D. student
@academicjustine
met with
@RepKatiePorter
at the congresswomanโs Irvine field office to discuss the mental health tool kit she recently presented at the White Houseโs first ever Mental Health Youth Action forum.
#MentalHealthMatters
My statement grieving the loss of
@UCIPhysAstro
Ph.D. student Josรฉ Flores Velรกzquez. He was brilliant and kind. He made us better. Astronomy will miss you Josรฉ
@UCIPhysSci
will miss you. I will miss you too.
He is the first undocumented student to graduate from
@UCIrvine
School of Medicine. He worked odd jobs (cleaning, cooking) just to pay his education since his family is low income. Now he is Dr Oscar Hernandez, ready to be a surgeon in Ohio.
#COVID19
ย update: A member of the UCI community is considered a person under investigation (PUI) for potentially testing positive for
#coronavirus
. This individual is now under self-quarantine off campus until we learn the results. Info:
Ph.D. student Angeline Dukesโ drive to bring equity to her field is gaining wide attention. As founder of
@BlackInNeuro
, she celebrates Black excellence while creating vital networks of support & mentorship for other Black scholars.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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It's here! The Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at UCI Medical Center in Orange. Frontline healthcare workers will be the first to receive the
#CovidVaccines
. Grateful to all the scientists & essential workers who made this day possible. โจ๐๐๐๐ด
Joining
@UCIrvine
as a Director in the Department of Biological Sciences
@UCIBioSci
working w/
@mike_yassa
in the ODEI! Leading actions that sustain positive culture & communityโ as well as directing instruction! And of course: teaching biology!โจZOT ZOT!โจ NY๐๐พCA
#GoRavenGo
! ๐
UCI is top 10 public university for 6th straight year: Campus also ranks 2nd for social mobility in U.S. News & World Report rankings.
#UCIPride
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#BestColleges
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The 'Eaters are going to the NCAA tournament for the 2nd time in school history!
@UCImbb
will face Kansas State in San Jose on Friday. ๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐๐
UCI is mourning the loss of alumnus James T. Goodrich, a NY neurosurgeon who passed away from COVID-19.
โDr. Goodrich was a pioneering pediatric neurosurgeon who believed strongly in passing on his knowledge & helping others achieve their dreams.โ -Chancellor Howard Gillman
Congratulations, Class of 2024! We are so proud to welcome you to the Anteater family. As new admissions notices are being sent out, we'd love to see your celebratory photos & posts.
Current students & alums: Why should admitted students say YES to UCI?
#UCIYes
.
Acknowledging UC Irvine's stellar blend of accessible, high-quality education and alumni success, Money magazine has
#ranked
it No. 3 on its 2018 list of the โ50 best colleges in the U.S.โ
#HigherEducation
#affordability
#rankings
We did it again! ๐๐๐๐ด
For the 2nd year in a row, UCI is the most popular UC campus for CA's freshman applicants. UCI is also
#1
for:
๐ Chicano/Latino in-state freshmen
๐
#Firstgen
freshmen
๐Asian American in-state freshmen & transfers๐:
#COVID19
ย update: A member of the UCI community is considered a person under investigation (PUI) for potentially testing positive for
#coronavirus
. This individual is now under self-quarantine off campus until we learn the results. Info:
Former President Bill Clinton expresses gratitude to the doctors & nurses of
@UCIrvineHealth
for the "absolutely wonderful care" he received during his recent stay at UCI Medical Center. ๐๐๐ฅ
Hey Anteaters, come party on UCI Island. After 2 weeks of multiple health screens & asking everyone to quarantine, we're taking our closest inner circle on a trip to a private island where we can pretend things are normal just for a brief moment in time ๐
#meme
#AnteaterCrossing
We are proud to share that as of today, 92% of UCI faculty & staff have submitted vaccine records & 90% of all students are vaccinated! Keep up the good work, Anteaters! ๐๐๐
Together, we can make UCI one of the safest places to be in the region.
#UCIPride
#UCIForward
UCI Esports receives $50,000 gift from top video game streamer Pokimane: Donation will establish programโs first endowment for student scholarships.
#UCIPride
๐ฎ๐๐
#esports
#uciesports
#pokimane
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Congrats to UCI's
#Classof2019
!
๐๐๐
๐
#FirstGen
students make up more than 1/2 of the
#Classof2019
๐ 3k community college transfers will earn bachelors degrees
๐ More than 8k students & their families will attend this month's ceremonies
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UCI Health launches therapeutic clinical trial for
#COVID
ใผ19:
#Remdesivir
, an antiviral drug developed to fight Ebola, may be effective against
#coronavirus
.
UCI News Story:
Our hearts go out to all the families and loved ones of those whose lives were lost on Sunday. John Altobelli was a valued member of the
@UCIbsb
coaching staff (1987-92) and beloved by Orange County's baseball community.
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We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the OCC, OCC Baseball, and the Altobelli family. John, a member of
@ucibsb
coaching staff (87-92), was a well-respected and loved member of the baseball community. He will be deeply missed.
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Breaking: (13)
@UCImbb
upsets (4)
@KStateMBB
to move on to the second round of the men's basketball tournament. UC Irvine advances beyond the first round of
#MarchMadness
for the first time in the schoolโs history.
UCI has launched the 1st in-prison B.A. completion program in UC. โHigher education reduces recidivism by enhancing peopleโs ability to get jobs, become tax-paying citizens & successfully reintegrate into their communities." โProf. Keramet Reiter
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#TBT
: Then-UCI Chancellor Michael V. Drake presents President Barack Obama with the UCI Medal during UCI's 2014 commencement at Angel Stadium.
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Drake for being selected the next president of the
@UofCalifornia
ย system!
Photo: Steve Zylius/UCI
Congrats,
#FutureAnteaters
! We are so proud to welcome you to the UCI family. With a record number of 1st-year applications (107,939) admission was more competitive than ever.
๐ Current students & alums: Why should admitted students say YES to UCI?
#UCIYes
.
๐๐ UCI is once again ranked among the nationโs top 10 public universities by
@usnews
. UCI is also
#2
for social mobility for 2nd year in a row. ๐๐
#UCIPride
#BestColleges
๐จUpdate on winter instruction: The first 2 weeks of winter classes, January 3 through 14, will be remote to allow for testing, sequestration, & re-testing for members of our community.
Full Message from UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman.
First-generation students make up half of UCIโs class of 2018:
Over 7,000 graduates will participate in commencement ceremonies this month. Info:
#FirstGenUCI
#FirstGen
#UCIPride
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Love wins โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐
In honor of
#PrideMonth
, the UCI Student Center is lit with the colors of the ๐ flagโred, orange, yellow, green, blue, & purple.
๐ท: UCI Student Center
New Anteaters: As admissions notices are rolling out, we'd love to see your photos & hear why UCI is right for you! ๐๐๐๐ด
Current and Alumni Anteaters: Tell
#FutureAnteaters
why you said yes to UCI!
Tag photos & posts with
#UCIYes
. We'll collect and share our favorites.