University of California, Riverside

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is a public educational institution located in Riverside, California and is part of the University of California system. Founded on January 1, 1954, the university operates in the United States and specializes in education, higher education, and university-related industries.

UCR is accredited by various accrediting organizations, including the WASC Senior College and University Commission, American Chemical Society, Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The university is also affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Athletic Association, Association of Public and Land, and the University of California System. The institution's motto is "Fiat Lux" (77144346).

UCR has several subsidiaries that contribute to the university's operations, including the University of California, Riverside campus, University of California, Riverside Citrus Variety Collection, University of California, Riverside Botanic Gardens, University of California, Riverside Insectary and Quarantine Facilities, University of California, Riverside 1985 laboratory raid, University of California, Riverside Herbarium, University of California, Riverside - Hemmerling Lab, and University of California, Riverside - Visualization and Intellig-Systems Laboratory.

The University of California, Riverside has a workforce of 4,479 employees and operates as a public educational institute.