Institutional Honors

UCI is consistently recognized as a trailblazer in a broad range of fields, garnering national and international honors in every school. The campus’s diverse academic offerings paired with world-class leadership create an environment worthy of any passionate, dedicated scholar.

1. UCI has been ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by Forbes and U.S. News and World Report.

2. UCI is the top choice for first-generation students among all UC campuses for four consecutive years. 

3. UCI ranks No. 3 for top colleges in the west for diversity by The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education

Faculty Awards

UCI faculty members are among the most influential and brilliant leaders in the world. Our professors and researchers include Nobel laureates, recipients of the National Medal of Science, and members of the most important prestigious scholarly, scientific and professional organizations. 

1. Frederick Reines is a Nobel laureate and a National Medal of Science recipient for his dedication to the physical sciences

2. Irwin A. Rose was awarded a Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2004 

3. F. Sherwood Rowland was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995

To see a full list of awards visit, https://uci.edu/university-facts/index.php

UCI is a multicultural community of people from diverse backgrounds. We are enriched by our mutual respect for one another, and we strive to learn from our differences in an atmosphere of positive engagement. Universities exist to provide the conditions for hard thought and difficult debate so that individuals can develop the capacity for independent judgment. For that reason, tolerance, civility and respect for diversity of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation and physical abilities are crucially important for our campus community to thrive.

UCI is committed to excellence through diversity and to the goal of reflecting diversity in our faculty, student and staff populations, as well as our teaching, research and public service endeavors. Programs and services offered at UCI that promote inclusion and diversity include but are not limited to:

Office of Inclusive Excellence

The Office of Inclusive Excellence oversees institutional accountability, mounts education and training programs, conducts responsive research, and builds partnerships with universities and colleges dedicated to inclusive excellence.

Faculty & Staff Diversity Affinity Groups

These groups foster cross-departmental social interaction, professional networking, cultural competencies, recruiting and mentoring. Diversity affinity groups also offer the UCI community at large an opportunity to consult with group members as an information resource.

UCI ADVANCE Program

This program carries out the campus's commitment to gender equity and diversity among faculty through a team of equity advisors who monitor recruitment activities, coordinate advising for career advancement, and counsel faculty regarding equity, including salary.

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National Academy of Sciences names two UCI faculty members as fellows

May 4, 2022

Two University of California, Irvine researchers have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s most respected scientific organizations. Svetlana Jitomirskaya, Distinguished Professor of mathematics, and Krzysztof Palczewski, Distinguished Professor of ophthalmology, are among 120 U.S.-based members chosen this year.

UCI leads development of drop-in mental wellness centers for O.C. youth

January 11, 2022

Orange County will be home to new youth drop-in centers offering wellness services to those between the ages of 12 and 25. Endorsed by Orange County to apply for a $2 million grant from California’s Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission, the University of California, Irvine will partner with the Wellness & Prevention Center in south Orange County to establish and administer youth drop-in centers following the allcove model.

UCI chancellor meets with Vice President Kamala Harris

August 8, 2022

UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman and other university leaders met with Vice President Kamala Harris in the White House today to discuss the disruptive effect that the recent Supreme Court decision to end the federally protected right to abortion will have on American higher education.

UCI is No. 9 university in Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges’ 2022 ranking

May 16, 2022

Money magazine has ranked the University of California, Irvine ninth in its 2022 list of the U.S.’s “Best Colleges” – making it the highest-rated California university. The annual ranking, released today, acknowledges UCI’s continued growth in providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering alumni success.

We strive to be a sought-after destination for the most talented and ambitious faculty, students and staff – reflecting all backgrounds and life experiences – who see that UCI is where they can reach their full potential and do their best work. We will enhance and expand the excellence and impact of our work by exploring those areas where we can make especially important and impactful contributions, focusing on global grand challenges, regional imperatives and the evolving interests and passions of a new generation of students and scholars.

Shine Brighter

As we look toward the future, UCI is tackling the world’s great challenges and serving our community in truly meaningful ways. An anchoring institution of Orange County, UCI is a powerhouse of groundbreaking research and discovery – actively partnering with community and business leaders to enhance lives and make a difference.

 We envision a world where society is enriched by the cultural hub of art, science and learning only possible at a public university; where the economic structure of Southern California explodes with opportunity as UCI innovation meets industry; and where humanity is changed for the better by the brilliant ideas and work produced at UCI.