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Can’t stop worrying? Why video games help

There’s a reason why video games are so good at capturing our attention — and research from UC Riverside suggests that they can have major benefits for our mental health.


Justin Dunnavant on a dive off the coast of Maui, exploring WWII wrecks.

How the Society of Black Archaeologists is transforming the field

The international group provides mentorship and support, while centering historically marginalized communities and perspectives.


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AAU designation: A historic moment for UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside, has been invited to join the Association of American Universities, aka AAU.


UCR School of Education Professor Raquel Rall chats with UC President Michael V. Drake

President Drake shares insights with UC Riverside colleagues

UC President Michael V. Drake M.D. spent two days at UC Riverside meeting with undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, researchers and leadership


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Is that a persistent cold, bad allergies… or long COVID?

Dr. Martin Schlusselberg of the UC Riverside School of Medicine answers commonly asked questions about long COVID, including how it is diagnosed and whether symptoms eventually abate.


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Staff Snapshot: UC Riverside’s Janine Almanzor, phytophile and runner

In the latest issue of UCnetwork, learn how Janine turned her passion for gardening into a full-time career at UC. 


Save the dates for upcoming Confronting Racism events

The next Confronting Racism events will focus on anti-Asian discrimination and UC Irvine's Black Thriving Initiative.


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Sept. 17: Join OPSA for virtual bingo

Join OPSA and colleagues from UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, UC Riverside and UCSF for fun online virtual bingo games.


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Provost Michael Brown to speak on being Black in higher education

On Thursday, March 4, Provost Brown will participate in a special live virtual event to share his experiences of being Black in higher education.


Work out your brain in a volunteer research project

A joint UC Riverside-UC Irvine study is seeking volunteers to assess memory training methods.


Chancellor Kim Wilcox brings the world of Riverside to UCOP

On Wednesday, July 10, Chancellor Wilcox headlined the third Chancellor Chat at UCOP. His inspiring and lighthearted address was filled with passion for his campus and UC.