UCR staff at the Staff Picnic at the HUB

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If You Want to Go Far, Come Here

As Highlanders, our staff members are a part of the world’s most prestigious public university system, conducting meaningful work that propels thoughts and ideas forward. Their dedication and enthusiasm have helped to lift us higher as both a university and community. We’re among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings, and continue to be named the nation’s leader for social mobility by U.S. News. In 2023, we also became members of the Association of American Universities, or AAU, comprised of the country’s leading research universities.

At UC Riverside, we want all of our Highlanders to feel a sense of belonging, motivation, and sustainable progress. That’s why we make sure our staff members receive exceptional benefits, in addition to the intellectual and cultural advantages of being a member of the UC community. Here, work-life balance is a priority. And with access to our region’s diverse geography, from the desert to the coast, as well as Riverside’s vibrant cultural and recreational activities, it’s also attainable.

On campus, diversity equals vitality. Among our senior leadership, 50% are women, many are first-generation college graduates, and several were born outside of the United States. All lead to inspire, inviting and encouraging staff to create, innovate, and accelerate bold ideas for transformative change.

Find your future at UCR.

 

Staff News


The Barn beer drinking
Thursday Night Live returns to the Stable at the Barn
After a six-year hiatus, Thursday Night Live returned as a weekly event for UC Riverside staff, faculty, and graduate students to socialize and relax after work. The series began October 23 and runs until November 13, offering the UCR community a chance to enjoy live music, presentations, and food at The Barn from 5-7 p.m. Additional dates will be announced for the winter quarter.   "Thursday Night Live is all about creating a relaxed, welcoming space for our campus community to connect,” said Moses Preciado, general manager of dining and hospitality services. 
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The Well office
Student health survey shows gains and concerns
UC Riverside students are more physically active and fewer face food insecurity, but many deal with loneliness, anxiety, and depression, according to the results of a recent survey assessing the status of their health and wellbeing. UCR has participated regularly in the National College Health Assessment, or NCHA, administered by the American College Health Association, which released its results in September. Conducted biannually, 1,532 colleges and universities participated and almost 1.5 million students were surveyed.
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Pediatrician with patient
UCR Health launching employee health care program
UCR Health will offer managed health care to employees in January, a continuation of its efforts to increase access to medical care in the region. Employees and retirees will be able to sign up for the Blue & Gold medical plan during Open Enrollment beginning Oct. 30. UCR Health, the healthcare provider component of the School of Medicine, already sees more than 45,000 patients annually through its clinics. 
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UCR hosts 2025 Latinxs & the Environment Conference
The 2025 Latinxs & the Environment Conference took place on Oct. 24 at the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts in downtown Riverside. The event was co-hosted by UC Riverside and UC Berkeley and organized by UCR’s Graduate Division. This year's theme was "Environmental Research and Social Change-Connecting the Latino Community withFuture Generations."
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