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University of California, Riverside

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University of California, Riverside
MottoFiat lux (Latin)
Motto in English
Let there be light
TypeLand-grant
Space-grant
Public research university
Established1954[1]
Parent institution
University of California
Academic affiliation
APLU
Endowment$251 million (2018)[2]
Budget$1.062 billion (2016-2017)[3]
ChancellorKim A. Wilcox
ProvostCynthia Larive[4]
Academic staff
1,638[5]
Administrative staff
1,938[5]
Students23,922 (2018)[6]
Undergraduates20,581 (2018)[6]
Postgraduates3,341 (2018)[6]
Location
Riverside & Palm Desert
,
California
,
United States
CampusSuburban (Riverside)
Rural (Palm Desert)
1,931 acres (781 ha) in total [7]
Academic termQuarter
ColorsSky blue and Gold[8]
   
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Big West
MascotScotty Highlander
Websitewww.ucr.edu
University of California, Riverside logo.svg

The University of California, Riverside (UCR or UC Riverside), is a public research university in Riverside, California. It is part of the University of California system.

Notable people

Faculty

University Of California, Riverside Media

  • The older logo for the University of California, Riverside used from September 2006 to July 2020; still seen on some signs, packaging, and marketing

  • The original UC Citrus Experiment Station, which now houses the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at the UCR School of Business

  • Entrance along University Avenue. The Arts Building is visible in the background (2007).

  • The Carillon Bell Tower is the dominant landmark in the center of the main campus.

  • The UCR Bell Tower area viewed at night

  • The new UCR Multidisciplinary Research Building opened in late 2020.

  • University Village. The movie theater doubles as a classroom during the day.

  • The 40 acres of the UCR Botanic Gardens is visible from Box Spring Mountain.

  • The Pentland Hills Residence Hall features suite-style housing in the northeastern part of campus.

References

  1. ↑ "A brief history of the University of California". Academic Personnel and Programs. The University of California, Office of the President. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "Annual Endowment Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018" (PDF). Chief Investment Officer of the Regents of the University of California. p. 3.
  3. ↑ "UCR Budget Primer 2016-2017" (PDF). University of California, Riverside. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  4. ↑ "Office of the Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor". University of California, Riverside. Archived from the original on 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Academic and PSS personnel" (PDF). University of California, Office of the President, Department of Information Resources and Communications. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "About UCR: Ranks and Facts". University of California, Riverside. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  7. ↑ "UC Financial Reports – Campus Facts in Brief" (PDF). University of California. November 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 12, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Creative Design Services: Identity Standards Manual: UC Riverside Colors". August 12, 2015. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

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Coordinates: 33°58′32″N 117°19′52″W / 33.97556°N 117.33111°W / 33.97556; -117.33111

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