UCI Placed in the Top 10 for the Ninth Consecutive Year

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) has been ranked 10th among the nation’s public universities and 33rd overall on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 list of “Best Colleges”³. This is the ninth consecutive year in which UCI has placed in the top 10.

UCI also ranked 12th overall in the subcategory of social mobility, which rates institutions that enroll and graduate large proportions of students awarded federal Pell Grants. Currently, 38 percent of UCI’s undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the campus is among the best in the nation for the graduation rate of its Pell Grant recipients. In 2023, 3,636 students earned bachelor’s degrees.

U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings assess the country’s bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on more than a dozen measures of academic quality. UCI's rankings in certain undergraduate programs are as follows:

• 7th for game/simulation development

• 9th for software engineering

• 20th in psychology

• 27th for computer science

• 29th for business

• 37th for engineering

• 41st in economics

• 52nd for nursing

• 62nd for undergraduate teaching programs

For complete article go to:
https://news.uci.edu/2023/09/18/uc-irvine-is-ranked-among-nations-top-10-public-universities-for-ninth-year-in-a-row/

3 Days Left to Apply for the Irvine Senior Citizens Council as a Member-at-Large!

"Attention Irvine residents aged 55 and older! You have only 3 days left to apply for the Irvine Senior Citizens Council as a member-at-large.

The Senior Citizens Council consists of seven members, with five appointed by the City Council. The remaining two positions are filled through a public recruitment process.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on your community and meet the age requirement, you can apply online at cityofirvine.org/seniorcouncil."

Good luck with your application! 😊

Applications are due Friday, September 22, by 4 p.m. and can be mailed or hand-delivered to one of the following locations:

• Lakeview Senior Center

• Rancho Senior Center

• Trabuco Center

• Irvine Civic Center

For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/seniorcouncil.

Woodbridge High School's Boys Water Polo Team Makes a Splash with 8-1 Record and Top Ranking in CIF Division 4 Polls

Woodbridge High School's boys water polo team has started the season strong with an 8-1 record and is currently ranked first in the CIF Division 4 polls. The team is looking to have a great year and earn their berth into playoffs. The Pacific Coast conference has a depth of talent backed by a fierce swim community, making it a tough league with half a dozen local water polo clubs. The team's goal is to get to .500 plus and prove their might at playoffs.

The team's highlights so far include their 9-8 overtime win over Division 2 Villa Park.

The team has several players who have been leading the way for Woodbridge. Caden Bolton, the center, has been dominant in holding position and forcing zones, opening up perimeter shooters. Robin Koehler has put his speed on display by burying counter attacks and earning MVP of the Tustin Memorial Tournament. Junior goalkeeper Ben Chan and freshman Eli Bolton at center defense create opportunities and force fast breaks on the offensive end. This season, the team has a bench like never before with fast, eager, and intelligent players ready for their moment to impact the game.

Woodbridge will host Costa Mesa on Tuesday, September 19 at 4 p.m. and then face Crean Lutheran on Tuesday, September 26. Their first league game is Thursday, September 28 at home vs. Sage Hill.

Recently sold homes

Here is a list of 10 recently sold Irvine homes in Irvine in the last 1 month:

1. 19522 Sierra Canon Rd, Irvine, CA 92603

   • Sold Date: September 18, 2023

   • Price: $2,250,000

   • Size: 2,016 Sq. Ft.

2. 81 Hanging, Irvine, CA 92620

   • Price: $1,605,000

   • Size: 1,948 Sq. Ft.

3. 2 Montia, Irvine, CA 92620

   • Price: $3,250,000

   • Size: 4,052 Sq. Ft.

4. 2 Yorktown, Irvine, CA 92620

   • Price: $1,800,000

   • Size: 2,970 Sq. Ft.

5. 30 Garden Gate Ln, Irvine, CA 92620

   • Sold Date: September 15, 2023

   • Price: $1,200,000

   • Size: 1,500 Sq. Ft.

6. 35 Havenwood #83, Irvine, CA 92614

   • Price: $1,140,000

   • Size: 1,578 Sq. Ft.

7. 11 Rockwood #1, Irvine, CA 92614

   • Price: $675,000

   • Size: 917 Sq. Ft.

8. 30 Van Buren #306, Irvine, CA 92620

   • Price: $778,000

   • Size: 1,016 Sq. Ft.

9. 106 Treehouse, Irvine, CA 92603

   • Price: $2,500,000

   • Size: 2,407 Sq. Ft.

10. 1 Misty Run, Irvine, CA 92614

    • Sold Date: September 14, 2023

    • Price: $1,175,000

    • Size: 1,685 Sq. Ft.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the City of Irvine at the Great Park!

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture and other countries in East and Southeast Asia. It is the second-most important holiday after Lunar New Year and dates back over 3,000 years, when the Emperor of China worshipped the moon for bountiful harvests. The City of Irvine will host a Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park on Friday, September 29th from 5 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly festival includes education, entertainment, crafts, food trucks, and artistic demonstrations. Local community partners will be in attendance to support the event and share organizational information and resources. This event is free, open to all ages, and no registration is required.

For more information about the Mid-Autumn Festival in Irvine, please visit cityofirvine.org/midautumn.

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