From Palmdale to global policy spaces, UC Irvine social sciences commencement speaker Rocio Celeste Rivera, '26 political science and international studies, builds a path defined by purpose, persistence and perspective
UC Irvine School of Social Sciences commencement speaker Zayaan Khan, '26 social policy and public service and quantitative economics, reflects on growth, purpose and community
Carolina Silva, UC Irvine class of 2026, pursues pre-med with a double major in Chicano/Latino studies and public health
Chernyak, Rodelo and Enriquez honored for mentorship, teaching and innovation
Melissa King, cognitive sciences alumnus, in Travel and Leisure
Second year UC Irvine political science major Kiley Wielenga finds success embracing opportunities outside of her comfort zone
Honor will support the '23 economics, political science, and urban studies alumnus through a one-year Master's in Global Affairs at Beijing's top-ranked Tsinghua University
Sara Brock Rollins '83, MBA '84 mentors the next generation through LeadHER
Mariam Farag, political science and literary journalism undergrad, explains in this piece for EdSource, Feb. 23, 2026
What started as a passion for food has grown into a global platform for culture, community and connection for this Anteater alumnus