In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) quickly transitioned to a remote campus environment at the end of Winter Quarter 2020. This sudden shift left UCI’s student body reeling as they hurried to relocate and adjust to...
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How UCI’s FYRE Scholars Program Empowers Former Foster Youth
For third-year anthropology major Deana Polyvko, the start of her college experience at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) was marked by personal challenges. “I had financial insecurity during my first two years at UCI, as well as food insecurity and a lot of...
Introducing the UCI Anteater Virtues Project
While the 2020-2021 academic year will be unlike any other in the University of California, Irvine’s (UCI) history, faculty and staff are working hard to ensure that students still have the well-rounded educational experiences that UCI is known for. Students can still...
Insights on UCI’s Plans for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
On September 9th, University of California, Irvine (UCI) Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education Michael Dennin joined higher education experts from across the country to participate in a virtual press conference with...
Michael Dennin Named 2020 Innovator of the Year!
Congratulations to UC Irvine’s Michael Dennin for being named one of the 2020 Innovators of the Year (IOTY) by the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ)! This year marks Michael’s fourth nomination and first win at the awards. In response to the OCBJ’s announcement...
COVID Can’t Slow Down Summer Edge!
Transitioning to life at a major university can seem daunting. This is especially true for incoming University California, Irvine (UCI) freshmen and transfer students who aren’t sure what to expect. To ease this transition, units such as Student Success Initiatives...
The Difference Between Success and Winning
Finding Success Together Though we aren’t together physically, we are still a strong Anteater community. Vice Provost Michael Dennin closes out these special weeks of student messaging by explaining how we can achieve success by coming together. He also highlights the...
Learn How This UCI Student Finds Balance and Structure
Student Advice for Pandemic Success Second-year business administration major Lisa Deng joins Associate Dean Jonathan Alexander to talk about some of the things she’s been doing to find balance, establish structure, and practice mindfulness during this unprecedented...
See How Your Classmates are Thriving in a Remote Environment
Finding Avenues for Remote Success This academic year will be unlike any other and, as you adjust to the remote environment, challenges are inevitable. But remote doesn’t mean alone—we are here to help you overcome and succeed. Jonathan Alexander, Associate Dean in...
What You Need to Know to Prepare for Remote Learning Success
How Students Can Prepare for This Year Did you know that there is a complete guide to remote student success? This video introduces the Remote Student Success Guide, your central resource for health and wellness tips, remote studying strategies, Canvas support, and...
