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UCR is leading innovation in the Inland Empire and making worldwide impacts. UCR’s Opportunities to Advance Sustainability, Innovation, and Social Inclusion, or SoCal OASIS® has secured more than $68M in federal and state funding to develop the SoCal OASIS® Park — an innovation and workforce development hub. The first phase of the project, which officially broke ground on June 23, 2025, will be located in close proximity to the main campus and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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September 16, 2026
Engineers solve puzzle of Arctic sea ice movement
UC Riverside researchers discover a way to explain the previously confusing movement of Arctic sea ice, offering a way to potentially predict where the ice will travel as the ocean gets warmer.
September 08, 2026
Study unveils chemistry of destroying ‘forever chemicals’
UC Riverside environmental engineers have identified key chemical reactions that occur when ultraviolet light is used to destroy “forever chemical” pollutants in water, providing a roadmap for developing more effective cleanup technologies.
August 28, 2026
Update and FAQs about UCR SAM.gov registration
Update and FAQs about UCR SAM.gov registration
August 27, 2026
Urgent message about interactions with Iran
Urgent message about interactions with Iran

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