• Next up in our #SeniorSpotlight series is Amanda Marie Pollard, who is graduating with a B.S. in applied mathematics and a minor in economics 📈 During her time at UCR, Amanda was involved in the University Honors Program (@ucrhonors) and the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (@phisigmapi_ucr), serving as parliamentarian from 2019-2020 and president in 2020. A commuter student, Amanda valued campus organizations, especially Phi Sigma Pi , which she says helped shape her immensely into the person she is today. As a University Honors student, Amanda was given the opportunity to complete a capstone project with the mentorship of Joab Corey, associate professor of teaching in the Department of Economics, and with the support from her family and friends, is now in the process of publishing her research. Reflecting on her time at UCR, Amanda encourages future students to “put [themselves] out there and get involved as soon as possible,” stating that “although it can be scary and difficult, it is so worth it” as “the activities, organizations, and communities you choose truly shape your college experience and help you build meaningful connections — get out there and experience as much as you can while you can; UCR has so much to offer and you will find exactly what’s right for you.” With a new degree in her hand, Amanda hopes to work in a field related to mathematics and economics. “With all that I have learned and achieved at UCR, I am confident I can complete the challenge,” she says. Congratulations Amanda, we are so proud of you and are excited for the journey ahead! If you are interested in being featured in this series, visit the link in our bio to complete the #SeniorSpotlight form! ✨
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    Next up in our #SeniorSpotlight series is Amanda Marie Pollard, who is graduating with a B.S. in applied mathematics and a minor in economics 📈 During her time at UCR, Amanda was involved in the University Honors Program (@ucrhonors) and the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (@phisigmapi_ucr), serving as parliamentarian from 2019-2020 and president in 2020. A commuter student, Amanda valued campus organizations, especially Phi Sigma Pi , which she says helped shape her immensely into the person she is today. As a University Honors student, Amanda was given the opportunity to complete a capstone project with the mentorship of Joab Corey, associate professor of teaching in the Department of Economics, and with the support from her family and friends, is now in the process of publishing her research. Reflecting on her time at UCR, Amanda encourages future students to “put [themselves] out there and get involved as soon as possible,” stating that “although it can be scary and difficult, it is so worth it” as “the activities, organizations, and communities you choose truly shape your college experience and help you build meaningful connections — get out there and experience as much as you can while you can; UCR has so much to offer and you will find exactly what’s right for you.” With a new degree in her hand, Amanda hopes to work in a field related to mathematics and economics. “With all that I have learned and achieved at UCR, I am confident I can complete the challenge,” she says. Congratulations Amanda, we are so proud of you and are excited for the journey ahead! If you are interested in being featured in this series, visit the link in our bio to complete the #SeniorSpotlight form! ✨
  • Missed out on today’s Transfer Student Info session? No worries! The next one is on June 16 from 4-5 PM! Follow @ucrhighlanderorientation for more information!
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    Missed out on today’s Transfer Student Info session? No worries! The next one is on June 16 from 4-5 PM! Follow @ucrhighlanderorientation for more information!
  • Two more days and spring quarter will officially be over! Question for the graduating seniors: What will you miss most about UCR? Share your answers down below 🐻
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    Two more days and spring quarter will officially be over! Question for the graduating seniors: What will you miss most about UCR? Share your answers down below 🐻
  • As the school year comes to an end, we're celebrating our graduating seniors and the launch of our #SeniorSpotlight series. First in the spotlight is Samuel Higuera, who is graduating magna cum laude with a degree in neuroscience ⚕️He is also a recipient of the Dean Thomas L. Broadbent Commencement Award, an award established in 1965 by the Associated Men Students in memory of UCR’s first dean of students and is presented to a graduating undergraduate male for outstanding participation in co-curricular campus activities and leadership in student organizations. Samuel was involved on campus as a Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) ambassador, Supplemental Instruction leader, Chicano Link peer mentor, and Housing Services ambassador, and worked with the San Bernardino Free Clinic and Project Sunshine. “Through my experiences as a COPE Health Scholar at Riverside Community Hospital and San Bernardino Free Clinic, I have witnessed the challenges faced by community members to obtaining proper medical care, he shares. As a Latino from a low-income community, my time at UCR has cultivated my passion for community medicine and advocating for marginalized groups.” Reflecting on his time at UCR, Samuel shares, “Visiting UCR for the first time on Highlander Day, I felt there was a strong sense of community amongst students and staff. As a first-generation college student, I was anxious finding the support I needed to be successful. I was drawn to UCR by the amount of resources offered and the countless opportunities for involvement. The UCR School of Medicine offered several pipeline programs that allowed me to gain valuable clinical and mentorship experience 🏥 During my freshman year, I made it my goal to get accepted to UCRSOM through the Thomas Haider Assurance Program and later achieved that goal in my junior year.” Congratulations Samuel, and good luck at the UCR School of Medicine! 🎓 If you are interested in being featured in this series, visit the link in our bio to complete the #SeniorSpotlight form! 🎉
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    As the school year comes to an end, we're celebrating our graduating seniors and the launch of our #SeniorSpotlight series. First in the spotlight is Samuel Higuera, who is graduating magna cum laude with a degree in neuroscience ⚕️He is also a recipient of the Dean Thomas L. Broadbent Commencement Award, an award established in 1965 by the Associated Men Students in memory of UCR’s first dean of students and is presented to a graduating undergraduate male for outstanding participation in co-curricular campus activities and leadership in student organizations. Samuel was involved on campus as a Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) ambassador, Supplemental Instruction leader, Chicano Link peer mentor, and Housing Services ambassador, and worked with the San Bernardino Free Clinic and Project Sunshine. “Through my experiences as a COPE Health Scholar at Riverside Community Hospital and San Bernardino Free Clinic, I have witnessed the challenges faced by community members to obtaining proper medical care," he shares. "As a Latino from a low-income community, my time at UCR has cultivated my passion for community medicine and advocating for marginalized groups.” Reflecting on his time at UCR, Samuel shares, “Visiting UCR for the first time on Highlander Day, I felt there was a strong sense of community amongst students and staff. As a first-generation college student, I was anxious finding the support I needed to be successful. I was drawn to UCR by the amount of resources offered and the countless opportunities for involvement. The UCR School of Medicine offered several pipeline programs that allowed me to gain valuable clinical and mentorship experience 🏥 During my freshman year, I made it my goal to get accepted to UCRSOM through the Thomas Haider Assurance Program and later achieved that goal in my junior year.” Congratulations Samuel, and good luck at the UCR School of Medicine! 🎓 If you are interested in being featured in this series, visit the link in our bio to complete the #SeniorSpotlight form! 🎉
  • Shonté Thomas, associate dean of students of the Ethnic and Gender Centers, is the latest guest on the Blue, Gold & BLACK Podcast. In this episode, Shonté talks about her upbringing and how it shaped her outlook on education. As a UC alumna (she earned her BA from UC Santa Cruz and PhD from UC Davis), she is well-equipped to advocate for students, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented within the UC system. Visit link in profile to listen as she details her journey through higher education and how she uses the experiences of that journey to advocate for Black and other underrepresented students here at UCR. The “Blue, Gold & BLACK” podcast is presented by Undergraduate Admissions' Community Engagement and Outreach Unit and features interviews with African American faculty, staff, students, and alumni at UCR with the goal of amplifying Black voices on campus.
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    Shonté Thomas, associate dean of students of the Ethnic and Gender Centers, is the latest guest on the Blue, Gold & BLACK Podcast. In this episode, Shonté talks about her upbringing and how it shaped her outlook on education. As a UC alumna (she earned her BA from UC Santa Cruz and PhD from UC Davis), she is well-equipped to advocate for students, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented within the UC system. Visit link in profile to listen as she details her journey through higher education and how she uses the experiences of that journey to advocate for Black and other underrepresented students here at UCR. The “Blue, Gold & BLACK” podcast is presented by Undergraduate Admissions' Community Engagement and Outreach Unit and features interviews with African American faculty, staff, students, and alumni at UCR with the goal of amplifying Black voices on campus.
  • Missing the late night study sessions on campus 📚 Good luck with finals Highlanders! Finish strong! ✨
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    Missing the late night study sessions on campus 📚 Good luck with finals Highlanders! Finish strong! ✨
  • We are beyond excited to have our newly committed students joining the Highlander family 🎉 Life at UCR would like to celebrate you by featuring your story on our page. For a chance to be featured, use #iamucr and tag @lifeatucr on your posts and Stories ✨ A friendly reminder that the transfer deadline to SIR is today (June 1). Visit link in profile to submit your SIR and say #yestoUCR! . . . (📸: @capra.lockridge)
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    We are beyond excited to have our newly committed students joining the Highlander family 🎉 Life at UCR would like to celebrate you by featuring your story on our page. For a chance to be featured, use #iamucr and tag @lifeatucr on your posts and Stories ✨ A friendly reminder that the transfer deadline to SIR is today (June 1). Visit link in profile to submit your SIR and say #yestoUCR! . . . (📸: @capra.lockridge)
  • Welcome to 1st Gen Fr1days, where we highlight first-generation UCR students in STEM majors! Our next feature is Giovanni Juarez Kang, a graduating senior majoring in Biochemistry: Medical Sciences. His passion for a career in the medical field comes from witnessing firsthand how disenfranchised and underrepresented our communities of color are, and his belief that everyone deserves to have equal access to healthcare services, no matter their background. While his path has been strenuous, he’s persevered through all the obstacles by staying motivated each and every day. Giovanni has taken advantage of resources at UCR including the STEM Peer Mentoring program that have given him the necessary support to propel him toward success as a Highlander. After becoming a member of the UCR Latino Medical Student Association chapter @lmsaucr and then becoming a co-president, he has seen how impactful this organization truly is. Seeing other students succeed in this organization brings him pure happiness. While it has been challenging as the first person in his family to pursue a higher education, Giovanni feels that it is his responsibility to help others who may be on a similar path. He says that “when one of us succeeds, we all succeed.” By being a mentor to other students, you can make a world of a difference in their lives. Thank you for tuning into 1st Gen Fr1day and for learning about Giovanni! If you would like to be featured in this series, fill out the form in our Linktree!
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    Welcome to 1st Gen Fr1days, where we highlight first-generation UCR students in STEM majors! Our next feature is Giovanni Juarez Kang, a graduating senior majoring in Biochemistry: Medical Sciences. His passion for a career in the medical field comes from witnessing firsthand how disenfranchised and underrepresented our communities of color are, and his belief that everyone deserves to have equal access to healthcare services, no matter their background. While his path has been strenuous, he’s persevered through all the obstacles by staying motivated each and every day. Giovanni has taken advantage of resources at UCR including the STEM Peer Mentoring program that have given him the necessary support to propel him toward success as a Highlander. After becoming a member of the UCR Latino Medical Student Association chapter @lmsaucr and then becoming a co-president, he has seen how impactful this organization truly is. Seeing other students succeed in this organization brings him pure happiness. While it has been challenging as the first person in his family to pursue a higher education, Giovanni feels that it is his responsibility to help others who may be on a similar path. He says that “when one of us succeeds, we all succeed.” By being a mentor to other students, you can make a world of a difference in their lives. Thank you for tuning into 1st Gen Fr1day and for learning about Giovanni! If you would like to be featured in this series, fill out the form in our Linktree!
  • This is your last week to enter the ✨HIGHLANDER DAYS GIVEAWAY✨ The contest is open to admitted transfer students only and will end on June 1. Here are TWO ways you can enter: 1) Follow @lifeatucr 2) Like and tag a friend on this post (or our other Highlander Days-related Instagram posts) Prizes in the contest, which open to students who have been admitted to UCR as transfers for fall 2021, include Apple AirPods Pro, $50 gift cards, an iPad 128 GB-Silver with Navy Blue Case, and a Lenovo Chromebook 11-inch laptop! Visit the link on our profile or highlanderday.ucr.edu for official giveaway rules and to learn how you can earn more entries.
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    This is your last week to enter the ✨HIGHLANDER DAYS GIVEAWAY✨ The contest is open to admitted transfer students only and will end on June 1. Here are TWO ways you can enter: 1) Follow @lifeatucr 2) Like and tag a friend on this post (or our other Highlander Days-related Instagram posts) Prizes in the contest, which open to students who have been admitted to UCR as transfers for fall 2021, include Apple AirPods Pro, $50 gift cards, an iPad 128 GB-Silver with Navy Blue Case, and a Lenovo Chromebook 11-inch laptop! Visit the link on our profile or highlanderday.ucr.edu for official giveaway rules and to learn how you can earn more entries.
  • Some dream of performing and being in the spotlight, then there are those who dream of capturing those moments. Ian Anthony (@byiananthony), a third-year photographer and creative director whose work ranges from music videos to studio shoots, places himself in the second category. Ever since first picking up a camera for yearbook class sophomore year of high school, Ian’s had a passion for the work he could create with it and a love for the ability he has to create a story and feeling with just his camera. Hidden Gems is a segment that seeks to highlight and bring exposure to deserving creatives around UCR! Check out our Instagram Reels and Tik Tok (@lifeatucr) to watch our series!
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    Some dream of performing and being in the spotlight, then there are those who dream of capturing those moments. Ian Anthony (@byiananthony), a third-year photographer and creative director whose work ranges from music videos to studio shoots, places himself in the second category. Ever since first picking up a camera for yearbook class sophomore year of high school, Ian’s had a passion for the work he could create with it and a love for the ability he has to create a story and feeling with just his camera. Hidden Gems is a segment that seeks to highlight and bring exposure to deserving creatives around UCR! Check out our Instagram Reels and Tik Tok (@lifeatucr) to watch our series!
  • Kendrick Davis, associate dean of assessment and evaluation for the UCR School of Medicine, is this week’s guest on the Blue, Gold & BLACK Podcast. When it comes to advocating on the behalf of Black students and their genius, Davis is one of the biggest champions. He believes that the gifts of Black students are only bound by the realm of possibilities that they are nurtured by. Visit the link in profile to listen as Davis talks about his amazing journey through education and how he inspires Black students to achieve their limitless potential. The “Blue, Gold & BLACK” podcast is presented by Undergraduate Admissions' Community Engagement and Outreach Unit and features interviews with African American faculty, staff, students, and alumni at UCR with the goal of amplifying Black voices on campus.
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    Kendrick Davis, associate dean of assessment and evaluation for the UCR School of Medicine, is this week’s guest on the Blue, Gold & BLACK Podcast. When it comes to advocating on the behalf of Black students and their genius, Davis is one of the biggest champions. He believes that the gifts of Black students are only bound by the realm of possibilities that they are nurtured by. Visit the link in profile to listen as Davis talks about his amazing journey through education and how he inspires Black students to achieve their limitless potential. The “Blue, Gold & BLACK” podcast is presented by Undergraduate Admissions' Community Engagement and Outreach Unit and features interviews with African American faculty, staff, students, and alumni at UCR with the goal of amplifying Black voices on campus.
  • ✨HIGHLANDER DAYS GIVEAWAY✨ The contest is open to admitted transfer students only and runs through June 1. Here are TWO ways you can enter: 1) Follow @lifeatucr 2) Like and tag a friend on this post (or our other Highlander Days-related Instagram posts) Prizes in the contest, which open to students who have been admitted to UCR as transfers for fall 2021, include Apple AirPods Pro, $50 gift cards, an iPad 128 GB-Silver with Navy Blue Case, and a Lenovo Chromebook 11-inch laptop! Visit the link on our profile or highlanderday.ucr.edu for official giveaway rules and to learn how you can earn more entries.
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    ✨HIGHLANDER DAYS GIVEAWAY✨ The contest is open to admitted transfer students only and runs through June 1. Here are TWO ways you can enter: 1) Follow @lifeatucr 2) Like and tag a friend on this post (or our other Highlander Days-related Instagram posts) Prizes in the contest, which open to students who have been admitted to UCR as transfers for fall 2021, include Apple AirPods Pro, $50 gift cards, an iPad 128 GB-Silver with Navy Blue Case, and a Lenovo Chromebook 11-inch laptop! Visit the link on our profile or highlanderday.ucr.edu for official giveaway rules and to learn how you can earn more entries.
  • Admitted freshmen — today is the last day to submit your SIR and say #yestoucr! 🐻 Visit my.UCR.edu or the link in our profile to join our Highlander family!
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    Admitted freshmen — today is the last day to submit your SIR and say #yestoucr! 🐻 Visit my.UCR.edu or the link in our profile to join our Highlander family!
  • Complete your Transfer Admission Guarentee (TAG) for winter 2022 admission by May 31! Visit transfer.ucr.edu for more information 💻
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    Complete your Transfer Admission Guarentee (TAG) for winter 2022 admission by May 31! Visit transfer.ucr.edu for more information 💻
  • ✨HIGHLANDER DAYS GIVEAWAY✨ The contest is now open to admitted transfer students and here are TWO ways you can enter: 1) Follow @lifeatucr 2) Like and tag a friend on this post (or our other Highlander Days-related Instagram posts) Prizes in the contest, which open to students who have been admitted to UCR as transfers for fall 2021, include Apple AirPods Pro, $50 gift cards, an iPad 128 GB-Silver with Navy Blue Case, and a Lenovo Chromebook 11-inch laptop! Visit the link on our profile or highlanderday.ucr.edu for official giveaway rules and to learn how you can earn more entries! . . . (📸: @guyybeezy)
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    ✨HIGHLANDER DAYS GIVEAWAY✨ The contest is now open to admitted transfer students and here are TWO ways you can enter: 1) Follow @lifeatucr 2) Like and tag a friend on this post (or our other Highlander Days-related Instagram posts) Prizes in the contest, which open to students who have been admitted to UCR as transfers for fall 2021, include Apple AirPods Pro, $50 gift cards, an iPad 128 GB-Silver with Navy Blue Case, and a Lenovo Chromebook 11-inch laptop! Visit the link on our profile or highlanderday.ucr.edu for official giveaway rules and to learn how you can earn more entries! . . . (📸: @guyybeezy)
  • Welcome to 1st Gen Fr1days, where we highlight first-generation UCR students in STEM majors! Our first feature is Denisse Nepamuceno Becerril, a second-year student double majoring in Biochemistry and Ethnic Studies. Her desire to pursue a career in the medical field comes from witnessing health disparities in both her family and community, and by creating a bridge between underserved communities and the medical care they deserve, she hopes to improve social justice in the health care system. She also hopes to improve representation in the medical field and encourage the community to seek medical advice. While navigating higher education hasn’t been without its challenges, Denisse has found that support from her family and friends, as well as involvement in student organizations including the Latino Student Medical Association @lmsaucr, Chicano Student Programs @csp_ucr , and CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center @ucriversidearc, have helped her thrive at UCR. While at UCR, she has been given many opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. She loves that UCR is a school that values diversity and inclusiveness, and the staff and faculty are genuinely committed to helping their students succeed. Denisse plans on using her experiences to mentor other first-gen students and assure them that while the road may not always be easy, UCR offers resources to help students achieve their goals. Thank you for tuning into 1st Gen Fr1day and for learning about Denisse! If you would like to be featured in this series, fill out the form in our Linktree!
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    Welcome to 1st Gen Fr1days, where we highlight first-generation UCR students in STEM majors! Our first feature is Denisse Nepamuceno Becerril, a second-year student double majoring in Biochemistry and Ethnic Studies. Her desire to pursue a career in the medical field comes from witnessing health disparities in both her family and community, and by creating a bridge between underserved communities and the medical care they deserve, she hopes to improve social justice in the health care system. She also hopes to improve representation in the medical field and encourage the community to seek medical advice. While navigating higher education hasn’t been without its challenges, Denisse has found that support from her family and friends, as well as involvement in student organizations including the Latino Student Medical Association @lmsaucr, Chicano Student Programs @csp_ucr , and CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center @ucriversidearc, have helped her thrive at UCR. While at UCR, she has been given many opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. She loves that UCR is a school that values diversity and inclusiveness, and the staff and faculty are genuinely committed to helping their students succeed. Denisse plans on using her experiences to mentor other first-gen students and assure them that while the road may not always be easy, UCR offers resources to help students achieve their goals. Thank you for tuning into 1st Gen Fr1day and for learning about Denisse! If you would like to be featured in this series, fill out the form in our Linktree!
  • Raquell Rall, assistant professor in UCR’s Graduate School of Education, is the latest guest on the “Blue, Gold & BLACK” podcast. Rall grew up with the understanding that education is fundamental to the success of Black children. Having parents who championed her and her educational journey, Rall serves UCR students by teaching them about leadership and governance of higher education as well as equity in higher education. Listen as Rall shares with us her relationship with higher education and how that shapes the way she serves the students of UCR. The “Blue, Gold & BLACK” podcast is presented by Undergraduate Admissions' Community Engagement and Outreach Unit and features interviews with African American faculty, staff, students, and alumni at UCR with the goal of amplifying Black voices on campus.
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    Raquell Rall, assistant professor in UCR’s Graduate School of Education, is the latest guest on the “Blue, Gold & BLACK” podcast. Rall grew up with the understanding that education is fundamental to the success of Black children. Having parents who championed her and her educational journey, Rall serves UCR students by teaching them about leadership and governance of higher education as well as equity in higher education. Listen as Rall shares with us her relationship with higher education and how that shapes the way she serves the students of UCR. The “Blue, Gold & BLACK” podcast is presented by Undergraduate Admissions' Community Engagement and Outreach Unit and features interviews with African American faculty, staff, students, and alumni at UCR with the goal of amplifying Black voices on campus.
  • Want to learn more about Highlander Orientation and what to expect at your session this summer? Highlander Orientation is hosting four virtual info sessions where all your orientation questions will be answered! Follow @ucrhighlanderorientation to learn more and register 🏫
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    Want to learn more about Highlander Orientation and what to expect at your session this summer? Highlander Orientation is hosting four virtual info sessions where all your orientation questions will be answered! Follow @ucrhighlanderorientation to learn more and register 🏫
  • Good news for admitted freshmen — there's still time to say #yestoUCR! Visit link in profile to submit your SIR by next Friday, May 14. #iamucr . . . (📸: @ucrchass)
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    Good news for admitted freshmen — there's still time to say #yestoUCR! Visit link in profile to submit your SIR by next Friday, May 14. #iamucr . . . (📸: @ucrchass)
  • The SIR deadline for freshmen is tomorrow (May 1). Submit your SIR at my.ucr.edu and join our Highlander family! 💙🐻💛 . . . (📸: @ucrstudentaffairs)
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    The SIR deadline for freshmen is tomorrow (May 1). Submit your SIR at my.ucr.edu and join our Highlander family! 💙🐻💛 . . . (📸: @ucrstudentaffairs)