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Articles published in research journals by faculty members, postdoctoral scholars and students in 2025 The following are articles published in research journals by faculty members, postdoctoral scholars and students in 2025.

Méndez named UC Irvine Chancellor’s Fellow

Distinction allows associate professor to continue vital climate-change research

UPPP StoryMap Challenge

Examining transitional transit

UC Irvine students selected for Labor Summer internships

Ph.D. candidate pursues water justice

Urban studies major named Student of the Year

MURP program accredited 7-year term

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Méndez named UC Irvine Chancellor’s Fellow

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