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UC Irvine
NameUniversity of California, Irvine
Established1965
TypePublic land-grant research university
Endowment$1.04 billion (2022)
ChancellorHoward Gillman
Academic staff6,868 (2022)
Students36,303 (Fall 2022)
Undergrad28,661 (Fall 2022)
Postgrad7,642 (Fall 2022)
CampusSuburban, 1,475 acres (5.97 km²)
ColorsBlue and gold
NicknameAnteaters
AffiliationsUniversity of California, Association of American Universities, APLU
Websiteuci.edu

UC Irvine. The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California. A member of the University of California system, it was founded in 1965 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity." The campus is known for its concentric circle layout, commitment to sustainability, and strong programs in areas like life sciences, criminology, and creative writing.

History

The university's establishment was part of the University of California's statewide expansion in the 1960s, championed by Clark Kerr. The site was selected on land donated by the Irvine Company, a major development firm founded on the historic Irvine Ranch. The campus's first chancellor, Daniel G. Aldrich Jr., oversaw its initial planning and opening. Early academic planning was heavily influenced by physicist Frederick Reines, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1995, and other founding faculty. The campus grew rapidly, gaining membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities in 1996. Key historical moments include the 1980s expansion of the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange and the 2009 establishment of the UC Irvine School of Law.

Academics

The university is organized into several schools, including the Henry Samueli School of Engineering, the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, and the School of Biological Sciences. It is highly ranked for its program in criminology, the Department of Earth System Science, and the MFA Programs in Writing. The campus is a national leader in organic chemistry research, historically associated with Nobel laureate F. Sherwood Rowland. Other notable units include the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, the Paul Merage School of Business, and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Research is conducted at major centers like the Beckman Laser Institute and the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology.

Campus

The 1,475-acre campus, designed by William Pereira and A. Quincy Jones, features a distinctive circular central park ringed by academic buildings. Notable architecture includes the Brutalist Langson Library and the futuristic Ayala Science Library. The campus is a designated Arboretum, home to the San Joaquin Marsh Reserve. Other key facilities are the Bren Events Center, the Student Center, and the Newkirk Alumni Center. The university also operates the UC Irvine Medical Center and the UC Irvine Arboretum. The surrounding University Research Park houses facilities for corporations like Broadcom and Blizzard Entertainment.

Student life

Student life is centered around over 600 student organizations, including a large Greek life community. The Associated Students of the University of California, Irvine is the official student government. Major annual events include the Shocktoberfest concert and the Wayzgoose medieval festival. Students participate in community service through the Cross-Cultural Center and the FRESH Basic Needs Hub. On-campus housing is provided in communities like Mesa Court and Middle Earth. The campus is known for its vibrant Asian American cultural groups and hosts one of the nation's oldest Pilipino American student organizations.

Athletics

The university's athletic teams, nicknamed the Anteaters, compete in the Big West Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Home games are played at venues like the Bren Events Center for basketball and Anteater Ballpark for baseball. The university has won national championships in water polo and volleyball. Notable former athletes include NBA player Scott Brooks and Major League Baseball pitcher Brett Tomko. The mascot, Peter the Anteater, is one of the most unique in collegiate athletics. The department also supports club sports and extensive recreational facilities at the Anteater Recreation Center.

Notable people

The university's alumni and faculty include numerous distinguished individuals. Nobel laureates associated with the campus include F. Sherwood Rowland (Chemistry), Frederick Reines (Physics), and Irwin Rose (Chemistry). Notable alumni span diverse fields, such as novelist Michael Chabon, astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, and Fox Broadcasting Company CEO Dana Walden. In public service, alumni include United States Congressman Harley Rouda and California State Senator Dave Min. The faculty has included influential figures like literary critic J. Hillis Miller, economist Robert Solow, and computer scientist Julius Smith.

Category:University of California Category:Universities and colleges in Orange County, California Category:Educational institutions established in 1965