[UCRRA] Inside UCR: Bannockburn's future, and more

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*June 17, 2026*
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*New chief communications officer named*

Jeff Girod, an 18-year UCR communications professional, has been named the
associate vice chancellor and chief communications and marketing officer
for the university.

July 13 start ››
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*Bannockburn's future explored*

With the aging student housing complex closing soon, UCR is exploring
future development plans and asking for input from the campus community.

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*Lothian dining hall to be remodeled*

The Lothian Residential Restaurant is closed over the summer for a
remodeling project that will give it a fresh look and add more seating.

Updated look and more seating ››
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Film: 100 Years From Mississippi
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6/19/2026 | 7 p.m.

Sip with a Scientist
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6/22/2026 | 5 p.m.
Gardening for Butterflies
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6/21/2026 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Town Hall: Strategic Plan Updates
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6/30/2026 | 11:30 a.m.
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*Public policy professor honored*

Jennifer Gaudette, an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy,
has received two national honors from the Urban and Local Politics Section
of the American Political Science Association for her research on local
politics.
Significant contribution to urban and local politics ››
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*Doctoral student awarded fellowship*

Amber Keith, a doctoral student in the School of Medicine, has been awarded
a predoctoral fellowship from the California Initiative to Advance
Precision Medicine, which will provide $150,000 supporting her research on
health disparities in pancreatic cancer.
Studying underserved populations ››
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*Disability resource center honors allies*

The Student Disability Resource Center honored faculty, staff, and students
who have served as outstanding allies to students with disabilities at its
annual recognition ceremony.
Nominated by students ››
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