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David Neumark Healthcare costs decrease over time when low-income uninsured are provided coverage, study finds

Study co-authored by economist David Neumark published in Health Affairs


WANTED: 2012 Undergraduate Social Sciences Commencement Speakers

Applications due by Friday, March 23, 5:00 p.m.


Louis DeSipio Romney makes Pete Wilson his honorary California chairman

Louis DeSipio, Chicano/Latino studies and political science associate professor, is quoted in the Oakland Tribune and Contra Costa Times February 7, 2012


Frank Bean New study ties Mexican American educational attainment gap to grandparent legal status

Findings presented at international immigration conference in D.C.


Feliciano and Castellanos recognized for commitment to Latinos in higher ed

American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education will honor the UCI leaders at annual awards luncheon


Kristen Monroe Ethics in an age of terror

New book by Monroe examines causes of and reactions to genocide


David Smith Inequality in America

Tune in to KPFK Sunday to hear David Smith discuss inequality in America


David Meyer Occupying the nation's attention, if not its cities

David Meyer, sociology professor, is featured on NPR and 10 additional stations February 1, 2012


SAEP 2012 - Think you have what it takes?

Application deadline is February 29


David Neumark Wage worries

David Neumark, economics professor and Center for Economics and Public Policy director is featured in World Magazine January 29, 2012


Miss out on the inaugural Dean's Distinguished Lecture? Check out video online

Mohamed El-Erian, CEO and co-CIO of the Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO), on the economy


Louis DeSipio Latino group to challenge Rubio as GOP courts him

Louis DeSipio, Chicano/Latino studies and political science associate professor, is quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle January 27, 2012


David Neumark Higher minimum wage bad for N.Y.

David Neumark, economics professor and Center for Economics & Public Policy director, is quoted in the Times Union January 26, 2012


Capitalizing on culture

New book by Bandelj examines how countries like South Africa exploit unique characteristics and culture for capital gain


Kristen Monroe Ethical choices during desperate times (Op-ed)

An op-ed by Kristen Monroe, political science professor and UCI Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics & Morality director, is featured in the Jewish Chronicle January 23, 2012


Mark Petracca Gov. Jerry Brown once again seeks to sell Californians on big projects

Mark Petracca, political science associate professor, is quoted in the Sacramento Bee January 22, 2012


Louis DeSipio Reaction mixed to tougher Border Patrol stance

Louis DeSipio, Chicano/Latino studies and political science associate professor, is quoted in the Orange County Register January 19, 2012


Rameen and Shauhin Talesh 'Eater bros

Alumni Rameen (political science) and Shauhin (criminology, law and society) Talesh returned to campus to pursue careers and give back to their alma mater


Marty Watterberg Economy, new voting laws will impact youth vote in 2012 election

A book by Mary Wattenberg, political science professor, is mentioned in USA Today January 13, 2012


Don Saari Elections change rules, race unforeseen consequences

Don Saari, economics Distinguished Professor and Institute for Mathematical Behavioral Sciences director, is quoted in The Wall Street Journal January 13, 2012