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UCLA Latino labor studies alumni enacting change in their communities
Fueled by family members’ labor journeys, they’re working to improve economic and social injustices in L.A. and across the state.
UCLA in the News October 10, 2023
Highlights from USA Today, the Los Angeles Business Journal, Teen Vogue and others.
UCLA donors made a difference for students, faculty and the community in 2022–23
UCLA received $692 million in new gifts and pledges from donors in all 50 U.S. states and 60 additional countries.
UCLA experts: Current fighting in Israel and Gaza
UCLA experts can provide context and commentary on the current fighting in the Middle East.
UCLA’s Gerardo Moreno elected to National Academy of Medicine
The academy cited Moreno as “one of most influential young Latino academic leaders in family medicine and health care.”
UCLA in the News October 9, 2023
Highlights from the Washington Post, CNN, the Associated Press and others.
Oct. 9–12: Celebrate Disability Pride Week
In-person and virtual events include a launch party, wheelchair basketball, pop-up library displays and informative Zoom sessions.
A mother mouse needs a diverse gut microbiome to form a healthy placenta
If also true for humans, targeted microbiome improvements might help promote fetal health during pregnancy.
UCLA in the News October 6, 2023
Highlights from Time Magazine, KABC-TV, The Conversation and others.
Professors Sherie and Donald Morrison pledge $15.4 million to UCLA
Proceeds from the sale of real estate owned by the couple will benefit the life sciences division, the Anderson School of Management, UCLA Athletics and the Faculty Club.
This will get your head spinning (all the way around)
With the Oct. 6 release of “The Exorcist: Believer,” UCLA doctoral student Arranne Rispoli looks at the intersection of exorcism and history.
Chancellor Block visits White House to talk about diversity on college campuses
As part of a panel discussion co-hosted by White House domestic policy advisor Neera Tanden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
UCLA in the News October 4, 2023
Highlights from the San Francisco Chronicle, National Public Radio, Billboard and others.
UCLA economists foresee weak U.S. economy in 2024, but no recession
California’s economic growth will continue to outpace nation’s, according to the the latest quarterly analysis from the UCLA Anderson Forecast.
Use of telehealth services rose during the pandemic and remains high
A UCLA study shows that in 2022, nearly half of California adults had used these services over the previous year.
UCLA survey shows alarming increase in challenges to health of Californians
The newest California Health Interview Survey highlights high rates of food insecurity, hate incidents and difficulties accessing health care.
Matching MacArthurs: 2 UCLA professors win prestigious ‘genius grants’
Law professor and human rights expert E. Tendayi Achiume and acclaimed hydroclimatologist Park Williams are UCLA’s latest MacArthur Fellowship recipients.
UCLA professor E. Tendayi Achiume awarded MacArthur Fellowship
The UCLA School of Law faculty member was recognized with the ‘genius grant’ for her impactful work on race, migration and international law.
UCLA geography professor Park Williams awarded MacArthur Fellowship
An acclaimed hydroclimatologist, Williams was recognized for his research on climate change and its connection to drought and fires.
Adam Bradley co-curates Grammy exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip hop
The immersive exhibit, which opens Oct. 7 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, invites visitors to explore the past, present and future of hip-hop culture.
Oct. 5: Celebrate L.A.’s diverse food scene at UCLA First Thursdays Night Market
MEDIA ADVISORY: First Thursdays is UCLA’s monthly series connecting the campus with the local Westwood community and businesses.
UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music launches new music industry bachelor’s program this fall
The new degree program will set students on a track toward music business–related careers.
UCLA in the News October 3, 2023
Highlights from ABC News, Marketplace, Scientific American and others.