[Ucrea] Inside UCR: Reshaping lifelong learning, and more

[UCR Communications]

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*July 29, 2026*
*Budget update for fiscal year 2026-27*

Provost Elizabeth Watkins and Chief Financial Officer Sandra Kim provide an
overview of what the recently approved state budget means for UCR's
operating budget, including tuition revenue and employee compensation.
Budget review meetings in winter ››
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*Redefining lifelong learning*

Psychologist Rachel Wu's research on the cognitive benefits of learning new
skills isn't confined to the classroom. Over the years, she's consistently
taken up new activities from ice skating to weightlifting to
learning German.

Staying curious ››
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*Professor joins statewide literacy effort*

The School of Education is collaborating with a statewide initiative to
improve literacy by working with secondary education leaders.

Trainings and visits ››
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*Students build and set sail on solar boat*

A group of engineering students spent months designing, building, and
testing a solar-powered boat that won multiple awards at a recent
competition.

Collaborative space ››
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More Stories
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Town Hall: The End of Duration of Stay
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7/31/2026 | 9 a.m.

UCR Faculty & Staff Picnic: Register now
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9/9/2026 | 11:30 a.m.
Storytime in the Gardens
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8/2/2026 | 10 a.m.

Applications open: Making Excellence Inclusive program
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10/2/2026 deadline
Events Calendar
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*Chancellor's summer update*

Chancellor S. Jack Hu highlights several relevant numbers that tell UCR's
story, from the largest class of undergraduates in 2025 to a boost
in philanthropic support.
Engagement councils ››
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*Library adds access to new collections*

The UCR Library has licensed access to three new collections from
NewsBank's "Life in America" series, giving researchers access to media
coverage on LGBTQ+, immigrant, and Indigenous communities.
NewsBank ››
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*Dining wins national honors*

Dining Services won top prizes from the National Association of College &
University Food Services for two campus events and UCR's newest dining
venue.
The Den
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More Awards
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