UCR Alumni Association

Join the San Diego Alumni Network for the an urban hike of the Seven Bridges, taking us through Balboa Park, Hillcrest, North Park and Bankers Hill.

Discover hidden gems and explore the city with your fellow Highlanders!

Register at https://our.ucr.edu/s/event-detail?eventId=a7FbV0000004Y37.

*Background image shows a scenic view of the iconic Cabrillo Bridge and California Tower area in San Diego’s Balboa Park.

Get ready to show your Highlander pride at the ballpark!

June 27 is UCR Night at the Lake Elsinore Storm and open for all alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, and friends of UCR to attend!

Your ticket includes a $5 food and beverage voucher, parking in Lot C, and a portion is donated back to support the UCR Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund and Chicano Latino Alumni Endowed Scholarship! Plus, this date is both Star Wars Night and Neon Night.

Buy your tickets through the custom link in our Instagram bio or at https://www.gofevo.com/event/UCRIEAlumni.

Join local alumni for a private UCR luncheon at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach during the 23rd annual Pacific Islander Festival!

Registration includes a private buffet lunch on the Veranda and all-day access to the aquarium’s exhibits, plus the festival’s live music, traditional dance, and artisanal crafts.

Limited spots available! Register at https://our.ucr.edu/s/event-detail?eventId=a7FbV0000004Agj.

2026 has been a big year for our fraternity & sorority alumni communities!

Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and Phi Gamma Delta all celebrated 50 years on campus with gatherings this past month.

The new Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Council has provided a forum and platform for the university to support these events in various ways.

Want to learn more? Check out the council’s webpage at alumni.ucr.edu/fraternitysororitycouncil.

The UCR SEARCH Center was established almost two decades ago to address the autism service void in the IE.

This webinar will focus on two ongoing clinical and service activities that address:

▫️UCR innovations in screening and early diagnosis for autism.
▫️Autism in young adults, including presentation and diagnosis in college, inspired by the film, Autism Goes to College.

In addition to Drs. Blacher and Meltzoff, the presentation will include a dialogue with filmmaker and UCR alum, Erik Linthorst.

Register to attend at alumni.ucr.edu/SEARCH.

Do you know a fellow alumnus that has made an impact, demonstrated exemplary service, or exemplifies extraordinary academic achievement?

Nominate them for an Award of Distinction from the UCR Alumni Association!

Since 1986, the UCR Alumni Association has honored graduates who personify the university’s tradition of excellence and service. Through their personal and professional achievements, these indifictuals bring distinction to UCR, contribute to the betterment of society, and enhance their communities.

Learn more at alumni.ucr.edu/alumni-awards.

Submit a nomination by May 27 at https://myadv.ucr.edu/forms/AwardsofDistinctionNomination.

Join UCR’s Environmental Health & Safety team for a clean-up of the Gage Basin, the water channel that runs between the Alumni & Visitor’s Center and University Ave.

Weekly cleanups will be hosted each Friday for the next 3 weeks.

Sign up at https://alumnivolunteer.ucr.edu/need/detail/?need_id=1250719.

Huge thanks to our IE Alumni who stepped up for the Riverside Chamber of Commerce’s Greatest American Cleanup!

Our team took on University Avenue, our dedicated Adopt-A-Street, to ensure this gateway to campus looks its best.

We appreciate our volunteers’ commitment to keeping our community welcoming and beautiful!