Do You Know UCI's Story?

Perhaps you are familiar with the tale of the burgeoning University of California campus built on the Irvine Ranch over 50 years ago, that under the guidance of its first Chancellor Daniel Aldrich became an "instant university" simultaneously "under construction indefinitely." But, do you know the stories within UCI’s story -- stories about the last cowboy on the ranch, meetings in mailrooms, mentors that changed lives, and the rise of athletics from the ashes?

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Chemerinksy and Gottfredson - Building a Top Notch Program

Erwin Chemerinsky & Michael Gottfredson

Chemerinsky and Gottfredson - Why Start the School of Law

Erwin Chemerinsky & Michael Gottfredson

Dan Aldrich and Liz Toomey - Dan becoming the founding chancellor

Dan Aldrich, III & Liz Toomey

Dan Aldrich and Liz Toomey - Point A to Point B

Dan Aldrich, III & Liz Toomey

Jenny Doh and Manuel Gomez - Student Leadership

Jenny Doh & Manuel Gómez

John Hemminger and Herbert Killackey - Success and Freedom of UCI

John Hemminger & Herbert Killackey

Lockhart and Valdry Lockhart on the fun atmosphere of the early days

Jack Lockhart & Jason Valdry

Rameen Talesh and Shauhin Talesh - Campus under construction

Rameen Talesh & Shauhin Talesh

Rameen Talesh and Shauhin Talesh - Campus under construction 2

Rameen Talesh & Shauhin Talesh

Raul Fernandez and Gilbert Gonzalez - Pressures of the 60s

Raul Fernandez & Gilbert Gonzalez

Robert Folkenflik and Michael P Clark - Early Years

Michael Clark & Robert Folkenflik

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Gateway Study Center

Breaking Boundaries and Building Community

Learn about UCI's boundary-defying Southeast Asian Archive from founders and current staff.

Shakespeare New Swan structure

Shakespeare at UCI

Explore reflections on the past, present, and future role of Shakespeare in UCI’s legacy.