UCLA Depression Research Registry, already 20,000 people strong, aims to enroll more Angelenos April 25, 2023 A new approach developed by UCLA has already improved recruitment for research studies on mental health.
Tyrone Howard named president of American Education Research Association April 25, 2023 The professor’s research focuses on issues related to race, culture, access and educational opportunities for minoritized student populations.
Artist lineup set for ‘Made in L.A. 2023’ at Hammer Museum April 24, 2023 The sixth iteration of the biennial exhibition begins Oct. 1.
UCLA in the News April 24, 2023 April 24, 2023 Highlights from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and others.
Cecilia Menjívar honored by American Academy of Political and Social Science April 24, 2023 The professor, who specializes in immigration, gender and broad conceptualizations of violence, was elected as the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellow.
UCLA in the News April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023 Highlights from Time, the Miami Herald, CNN and others.
Small acts of kindness are frequent and universal, study finds April 21, 2023 An international team including UCLA sociologist Giovanni Rossi found that people rely on each other for help constantly.
In memoriam: Jack Feuer, 71, former editorial director who transformed, championed UCLA Magazine April 21, 2023 Feuer led the publication from 2005 to 2019 after working for such outlets as MediaPost and Adweek.
UCLA in the News April 20, 2023 April 20, 2023 Highlights from USA Today, ABC News, KTLA-TV and others.
Honoring 100 years of Black Greek life on campus April 20, 2023 This year marks the centennial of UCLA’s first African American sorority and fraternity; plaque dedication ceremonies will begin April 24.
April 26: ‘The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez’ screening and Q&A April 20, 2023 The 1982 film, which was produced by UCLA alumnus Moctesuma Esparza, was inducted into the National Film Registry in December.
King-Kok Cheung honored with lifetime achievement award April 20, 2023 The professor emeritus was recognized for her contributions to advancing the field of Asian American and Pacific Islander studies.
Law students advocate for equitable groundwater rules at state Capitol April 20, 2023 Proposed legislation, which grew out the students’ work in a legal clinic project, would benefit small farmers who can’t afford big legal fees.
In memoriam: Charles Williams, 88, philanthropist and co-founder of UCLA’s Williams Institute April 20, 2023 For over 20 years, the institute that bears his name has been at the forefront of research on issues involving LGBTQ people.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences elects 3 UCLA faculty members April 20, 2023 Professors Heather Maynard, Harryette Mullen and Daniel Treisman are among the 270 inductees for 2023.
UCLA report paints complex picture of inequality among growing Afro-Latino population in U.S. April 20, 2023 Researchers found that Afro-Latinos face worse outcomes in income, homeownership and other areas than non-Black Latinos.
April 24: UCLA commemorates centennial of its first Black fraternity with marker dedication April 20, 2023 MEDIA ADVISORY: Speakers and attendees to include Mayor Karen Bass and other Black leaders, students and alumni.
15 faculty projects earn Chancellor’s Arts Initiative grants April 19, 2023 The honored work ranges from a celebration of celebrates Black fashion in Los Angeles to a first-of-its-kind art restitution program.
UCLA in the News April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023 Highlights from the Associated Press, LAist, The Hollywood Reporter and others.
UCLA Waystation Initiative returns ‘orphaned’ cultural objects to their rightful homes April 19, 2023 The new effort will train graduate students to repatriate objects that may have been obtained illegally or unethically.
In memoriam: Maryann Gray, 68, education scholar and former UCLA assistant provost April 19, 2023 Gray, whose personal experiences spurred her advocacy on behalf of people who unintentionally caused the death of others, died April 1.
8th annual survey of L.A. residents shows second-lowest satisfaction ever with county’s quality of life April 19, 2023 Despite a slight overall uptick, dissatisfaction remains high due to inflation, homelessness and the COVID-19 pandemic.
UCLA in the News April 18, 2023 April 18, 2023 Highlights from the Washington Post, Yahoo News, the New York Times and others.
April 22: ‘Fashion City: Los Angeles — Breaking Ground & Identity in Black Style Creation’ April 18, 2023 The two-part discussion featuring Black designers and stylists is the second installment of the UCLA Black Dress & Culture Series.
Dr. Patricia Ganz wins AACR-American Cancer Society award for research excellence April 18, 2023 The medical oncologist and professor was recognized for her research accomplishments in cancer epidemiology, biomarkers and prevention.