Recruitment and Admissions Staff

Meet our Recruiters and Admissions staff! You will find our recruiters around the world to attend fairs, visit your schools and are the first point of contact for any questions related to studying at UCR. Once your student starts the application procedure all questions will be dealt with by our wonderful Admissions Team.

Denise Nijhuis

Denise Nijhuis

Coordinator Student Recruitment and Admissions

Role in admissions process: Recruiter, Admissions Team and Admissions Board

Where are you from?

Alkmaar, the Netherlands

Favorite spot on or around campus?

The beaches of Zeeland. Nothing beats a walk along the beach after a long day.

Favorite UCR tradition?

The annual Faculty-Student Soccer Tournament

Read more about me here.

Alexei Karas

Dr. Alexei Karas

Associate Professor of Economics, Director of Education

Role in admissions process: Admissions Team

Where are you from?

I am originally from Yekaterinburg, Russia

Favorite spot on or around campus?

Our large conference room The Raadzaal, in the gothic part of the Town Hall

Favorite UCR tradition?

Academic Procession over the Market Square for Summer Graduation

Read more about me here.

Interviewers

Students who are invited for an interview, will encounter one the following people: