University of California, Riverside
Innovation That Powers Possibility
UCR translates research into real-world solutions that drive economic growth, sustainability and technological advancement.
Tango™ Mandarin
A patented “easy-peel” variety developed at UCR, now enjoyed worldwide.
Waste-to-Wearable
Turning agricultural waste into high-performance, sustainable textile materials.
PFAS Remediation
Innovative technologies to eliminate “forever chemicals” and protect public health.
Luna UCR™ Avocado
Named one of TIME’s Best Inventions, advancing sustainable agriculture.
Edge Sound
UCR student entrepreneurs turn ideas into technologies with real-world impact.
“As a member of the Association of American Universities and ranked #1 in the nation for student social mobility, UC Riverside stands apart in how powerfully it delivers both excellence and access.”
Chancellor S. Jack Hu, University of California, Riverside
A Top-Tier Research University
Award-Winning Faculty Elevate and Educate
UCR’s world-class faculty are advancing discovery at the highest levels - from uncovering the origins of complex life to pioneering breakthroughs in plant science and microbiology.
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Guggenheim Fellows
Launching a New Generation of Innovative Researchers
Undergraduate research is part of the UCR experience from the start. Through the Chancellor's Research Fellowship and the Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning, students work side by side with faculty to address real-world challenges.
Sreenidhi Surineni
UCR’s first Marshall Scholar, researching neurodegenerative diseases to advance more effective, accessible treatments.
Inchara Jagadeesh
2026 Goldwater Scholar, advancing our understanding of the universe through cosmology research.
“UC Riverside transformed my son’s life. He found a community that challenged him, inspired him, and helped him become the person we always knew he could be.”
Edward Wong, UCR parent
SoCal OASIS®
A world-class innovation hub connecting industry, researchers, and entrepreneurs to solve real-world challenges and accelerate economic growth across inland Cauthorn salitornia.
RAISE Institute
Advancing Al, data science, and smart technologies to address society's most pressing challenges through research, partnerships, and responsible innovation.
UCR Health Expansion
Expanding access to high-quality, connected academic health care while advancing medical education and research across Inland Southern California.