Ronald Loveridge, associate professor of political science at UC Riverside, was presented with a 2026 Poppy Award from the California Association of Councils of Governments for his efforts to support UCR students and advocate for good regional governance.
The UCR-led Civic Engagement Research Group, led by Professor Joseph Kahne, will receive $600,000 in grants for its Civic Impact Project, which aims to improve education in civics in the United States and strengthen democracy.
Seated in front of UC Riverside’s signature UCR sign at the HUB Plaza, doctoral student Amena Sadat was dressed in a cream-colored and gold embroidered shalwar kameez on a sunny spring afternoon. The traditional dress was a reminder of the harrowing journey she took from her native Afghanistan to pursue her dreams of attaining higher education. It...