Take a Stand. Make an Impact. Be a UCR Advocate!
The Office of Governmental and Community Relations bridges UC Riverside with all levels of government and diverse civic organizations, advocating for public higher education to empower the California Dream and shape a brighter tomorrow.
UCR News
September 02, 2026
UCR ranked No. 30 public for research
Washington Monthly's “2026 Best Colleges for Research" has ranked UC Riverside No. 30 among public universities for 2026. UCR was No. 52 overall in the research ranking, which considers research expenditures, PhDs awarded, and faculty awards.
The publication considered 142 public and private universities for the research list, which was one of four rankings lists Washington Monthly released this week.
Take a Stand. Make an Impact.
The Highlander Impact Network allows UCR alumni and friends to be included in the campus's vested community of advocates.
Make Your Voice Count
#UCRvotes
