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If You Want to Go Far, Come Here

As Highlanders, our staff members are a part of the world鈥檚 most prestigious public university system, conducting meaningful work that propels thoughts and ideas forward. Their dedication and enthusiasm have helped to lift us higher as both a university and community. We鈥檙e among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings, and continue to be named the nation鈥檚 leader for social mobility by U.S. News. In 2023, we also became members of the Association of American Universities, or AAU, comprised of the country鈥檚 leading research universities.

At UC Riverside, we want all of our Highlanders to feel a sense of belonging, motivation, and sustainable progress. That鈥檚 why we make sure our staff members receive exceptional benefits, in addition to the intellectual and cultural advantages of being a member of the UC community. Here, work-life balance is a priority. And with access to our region鈥檚 diverse geography, from the desert to the coast, as well as Riverside鈥檚 vibrant cultural and recreational activities, it鈥檚 also attainable.

On campus, diversity equals vitality. Among our senior leadership, 50% are women, many are first-generation college graduates, and several were born outside of the United States. All lead to inspire, inviting and encouraging staff to create, innovate, and accelerate bold ideas for transformative change.

 

Staff News


Jerry Ervin in front of greenhouse
A front row view of Highlander history
When Jarel 鈥淛erry鈥 Ervin drops names like Batchelor, Pierce, and Watkins he鈥檚 not talking about the buildings at UC Riverside. He鈥檚 recalling memories of people he interacted with during his early days on campus. The 96-year-old lifelong Riverside resident began working at the campus in 1949, when it was the UC Citrus Experiment Station, beginning a 43-year career and an association with 天天吃瓜 that has continued as a family tradition.
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Finding connections between science and music
Scientists and musicians came together to talk about microscopic worms and perform chamber music at UC Riverside鈥檚 Culver Center of the Arts on Friday, Sept. 27. The 鈥淓arworm鈥 event aimed to demonstrate the synergy between the two seemingly unconnected disciplines. Researcher Sophie Zaaijer, who served as emcee, described how scientists, like composers and musicians, solve complex problems through creativity and innovation. 
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Missions to Venus take astrophysicist to DC
UC Riverside astrobiologist Stephen Kane joined efforts to promote two missions to Venus by going to Capitol Hill to advocate for continued congressional funding.
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天天吃瓜 welcomes 74 new faculty members
UC Riverside welcomed 74 new permanent faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year who come from a variety of disciplines and research interests.

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