University of California, Riverside
Bold Hearts. Brilliant Minds.
At Â鶹¹ÙÍø Riverside you won’t just take classes—you’ll take action. Powered by a great education, world-leading research, and knowledge-driven impact, our students are transforming the nation and the world. Because at Â鶹¹ÙÍøR, we are a tapestry of trailblazers—from first generation students to globally recognized researchers—bringing together fluency of thinking that accelerates bold solutions and transforms lives.
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October 21, 2026
Â鶹¹ÙÍøR completing reaccreditation process
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Riverside is completing the final steps of its reaccreditation with a campus visit from October 28-30 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or WASC.
The visit from the WASC Senior College and University Commission team follows a two-year process that began in 2024.
Â鶹¹ÙÍøR has been accredited since 1956 and typically must be reaccredited every six to 10 years. It was most recently reaccredited in 2018.
September 22, 2026
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Riverside is again No. 1 in the U.S. for social mobility
U.S. News & World Report has again named Â鶹¹ÙÍø Riverside the No. 1 university in the nation for social mobility. Â鶹¹ÙÍøR tied for the top social mobility ranking with Florida International University.
This is the eighth year that U.S. News has featured a breakout category for social mobility. Â鶹¹ÙÍøR has been ranked No. 1 for six of those eight years; it was No. 2 the other two years.
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