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Policy with purpose

July 30, 2025

UC Irvine political science and sociology double major Jared Castaneda selected for prestigious public policy institute program

Three from social sciences among 21 to be honored at annual UC Irvine Lauds and Laurel event

July 22, 2025

O.C. foundation leader Shelley Hoss, M.B.P.A. '87, to receive 2025 Extraordinarius award

Immigrants in Europe and North America earn 18% less than natives - here's why

July 16, 2025

Andrew Penner, UC Irvine sociology, and coauthors explain in this piece for The Conversation, July 16, 2025

Expert finds access to high-paying jobs - not unequal pay for the same job - is the biggest driver of immigrant wage gaps

July 16, 2025

Andrew Penner, sociology, Phys.org, July 16, 2025

Author and scholar Irene Vega discusses her book 'Bordering on Indifference'

July 16, 2025

Irene Vega, sociology, NPR - Morning Edition, July 16, 2025 (Audio)

Study: Immigrant workers in Europe and North America earn 18 percent less than native-born workers, lack access to higher-paying industries, occupations and companies

July 16, 2025

Multi-university study examines pay differences for first- and second-generation immigrant workers across nine countries

UC Irvine ranks fourth in Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges

July 15, 2025

Campus lauded for providing academic quality, affordability and career prospects

Beyond the syllabus

July 15, 2025

UC Irvine sociology Ph.D. candidate Jennifer Cabrera earns Lauds & Laurels recognition for her work bridging research, representation and community - online and off

In dialogue: What questions should we be asking about immigration right now?

July 10, 2025

Irene Vega, sociology, Princeton University Press, July 10, 2025 (Video)

Snow receives W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award

July 10, 2025

Highest honor from the American Sociological Association recognizes the sociology Distinguished Professor emeritus for lifetime achievement and contributions