Events & Programs
Encouraging Growth Through Events and Programs
The UCR Palm Desert Center expands the reach of the University of California, Riverside. Our events and programs respond to the real and emerging needs of the region.
- Our Progr
ams Our programs unite the resources of the University of California, Riverside with the needs and interests of the people of the Coachella Valley. Learn about programs like the Business Leaders Roundtable, University Extension and the UCR Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. - Our Events See our schedule of events.
The University of California has been active in the Coachella Valley for nearly 100 years, initially supporting the agriculture industry and more recently impacting modern growth issues through research in areas such as transportation, air quality, and energy and water conservation. The UCR Palm Desert Center, established in 2005, provides graduate education to the Coachella Valley through its innovative Executive MBA and MFA degrees.