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UC Irvine celebrates veterans whose leadership and scholarship strengthen our campus community

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Public Health

U.S. Navy veteran and UC Irvine doctoral student Harwood Garland honored for his service, scholarship and dedication

November 7, 2025

UC Irvine's  Veterans Studies Certificate Program. The three-part course sequence – designed with veteran, student, faculty and community input
Social Sciences

Veterans Studies Certificate Program helps students develop a deeper understanding of veterans’ issues and experiences

October 25, 2025

Saurabh Chatterjee, professor of environmental and occupational health, and medicine
Public Health, Medicine

Honoring veterans through science – UC Irvine researcher Saurabh Chatterjee turns data and discovery into hope for those who’ve served

November 10, 2025

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UC Irvine Libraries offers resources and research related to veterans, veterans’ affairs, military history and other topics

October 23, 2022

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In 2018, UC Irvine became the first college in the nation to abandon its traditional biodiesel buses and transition to an all-electric fleet that moves students throughout campus.
Sustianability

Commuting without polluting: UC Irvine is a national leader in sustainable transportation

November 12, 2025

Andrea Mora, director of the UC Irvine Basic Needs Center
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UC Irvine Basic Needs Center co-hosts record-breaking CalFresh enrollment parties

November 12, 2025

UC Irvine ranked #20 in The Princeton Review's top 50 green colleges
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UC Irvine ranked #20 in The Princeton Review's top 50 green colleges

October 27, 2025

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