UCLA in the News lists selected mentions of UCLA in the world’s news media. Some articles may require registration or a subscription. See more UCLA in the News.
Education to last a lifetime | Latinos for Education
(Commentary by UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk) UCLA represents the very best of what a public university can be — an institution that transforms lives and brings good to the world through knowledge, discovery and service. At a time when higher education faces profound challenges, leading a university with such a deep public mission is both a privilege and a responsibility.
Drought linked to increased conflict between humans, wildlife | ABC News
Researchers in California have pinpointed an unexpected impact of climate change within the state: an increase in human-wildlife conflict due to prolonged, climate-exacerbated drought conditions. Clashes between humans and wildlife — especially carnivores — were found to rise after prolonged stretches of reduced precipitation, according to a paper published Friday in Science Advances. (UCLA’s Kendall Calhoun was quoted. Also: KNX-FM.)
California GOP lawsuit joins national fight over redistricting | UPI
Richard Hasen, professor of political science and director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA School of Law, told UPI voters historically are opposed to partisan redistricting, making this a novel development.
Concierge medicine: who benefits? | The Beach Reporter
Nadereh Pourat, professor of health policy at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, pointed out that insurance-based systems have built-in oversight that membership models lack. “Even if you’re being paid by Medicare, there are a lot of regulations,” Pourat said. “I’m not saying [concierge medicine doctors] are doing anything illegal or unethical, but they don’t have anyone saying, ‘Why are you providing two MRIs in three months? Why are you testing the patient so much? Why are you giving them this medication when their condition doesn’t justify it?’ They can practice as they like.”
