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Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering

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Alumni & Friends

Once a Highlander Engineer. Always a Highlander Engineer.

Highlander Engineers are solving problems that shape everyday life, from health care and clean energy to computing, infrastructure and advanced research.

Across California and around the world, BCOE alumni lead teams, launch companies, mentor students, recruit talent, support scholarships and help create hands-on learning opportunities for the next generation of engineers.

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9,800+

Living BCOE Alumni

100+

Industries and Organizations

35+

Years of Engineering Excellence

Highlander Engineer Network

A community that keeps building

BCOE students learn by doing through research, senior design, student organizations, professional development and industry collaboration. Alumni are an important part of that experience, returning as mentors, speakers, employers, project sponsors, donors, advisors and community builders.

Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, your experience can help students see what is possible and prepare for careers with confidence, purpose and technical depth.

Ways to Get Involved

Bring your experience back to BCOE

Alumni involvement helps students connect classroom learning to real engineering careers, industry expectations and community impact.

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Mentor

Share your experience through career panels, networking events, classroom engagement and professional mentorship.

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Recruit

Connect with BCOE students and graduates through internships, co-ops, research opportunities and full-time roles.

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Partner

Collaborate with faculty and students through senior design sponsorships, research initiatives and industry partnerships.

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Volunteer

Support student organizations, competitions and college events as a speaker, advisor, judge or industry resource.

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Alumni & Impact News

 
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A Smarter way to Map Orchard Soil

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From UCR labs to the Global Rise of Solar Energy

UCR students and alumni earn prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

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Common rust reveals new class of magnetism

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IGNITE conference prepares UCR engineering students for careers ahead

More than 140 students gather for a day of connection, mentorship, and professional growth
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Legacy of Leadership

The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering recognizes the 20-year legacy of its Council of Advisors (COA) leadership and welcome new COA members and leaders
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Successful Launch

Highlander Space Program's first-ever liquid rocket helps launch students to success in international competition
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Reaching for the Stars

Boeing Satellite Systems president and alum Ryan Reid will share his leadership and engineering experience as the inaugural Distinguished Visionary
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Banking on the Future

Mechanical Engineering alum Shrina Kurani’s new role empowers her to invest in the future of California
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Ready to Launch

IGNITE Student Professional Conference provides future engineers a day of professional opportunities and insights
Upcoming Events

Stay connected with UCR alumni events

Reconnect with the Highlander community through alumni events, networking opportunities and college gatherings that bring students, graduates and partners together.

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Invest in Future Highlander Engineers

Support the experiences that shape engineering careers

Alumni support helps expand scholarships, undergraduate research, senior design projects, student organizations and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for engineering careers.

For many students, financial support, mentorship and industry access can shape the direction of an entire career. Alumni play an important role in making those opportunities possible.

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