The University of California’s Irvine campus, or UC Irvine, is noted for both its education and research. It is one of the fastest growing campuses in the University of California system. The campus is also an internationally recognized center for path-breaking researches and discoveries, which in turn helps in attracting a sizeable amount of investment for itself and the local community. It is Orange County’s second-largest employer, pulling in nearly $3 billion every year for the local economy. The Irvine campus was setup in the fall of 1965. Since its establishment, the campus has grown in leaps and bounds. Today, it boasts more than 24,000 students, 1,400 faculty members, and 8,100 staff personnel. It has won national accolades for its achievements and progress in the fields of science, arts, humanities, medicine, and management. The campus has been regularly been featured in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of top university campuses in the nation. The UC Irvine campus is renowned for its interdisciplinary research programs. It conducts research in collaboration with noted institutions such as the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2), Newkirk Center for Science and Society, Center for Unconventional Security Affairs, and the Institute of Transportation Studies. The research spans disciplines such as biomedical engineering, global cultures, arts, and technology. Three researchers from this campus have won the prestigious Nobel Prize. The campus boasts an impressive research program in health sciences, noteworthy of which are the programs focused on cancer, neurosciences, and the diagnosis of diseases at the genetic level. The university operates thr UCI Medical Center and is Orange County’s only university hospital. Apart from being intellectually stimulating, the Irvine campus is a noted center for cultural activities. It is host to numerous public events and activities. Many eminent speakers and personalities have graced the campus dais. The Irvine campus awards an annual UCI Citizen Peacebuilding Award to the persons who have contributed to world peace. Noted recipients include His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Through its research and educational programs, UC Irvine has contributed greatly to the economic prosperity and well-being of Orange County. It is a strategic partner in OCTANe, a network consisting of important biomedical and information technology firms. The 185-acre University Research Park, adjoining the campus, is a test-bed for many R&D companies engaged in research programs related to medical sciences, biotechnology, engineering, and computer science.