Michael Fanselow honored by American Psychological Association for research on fear February 14, 2023 The professor’s research focuses on understanding fear and how fear memories are stored in the brain.
Revamped UCLA Library website offers more user-friendly experience February 14, 2023 The redesign was informed by insights gleaned from interviews with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders.
Time capsule: Alex Haley’s deep dive on Malcolm X and ‘Roots’ at UCLA February 14, 2023 Fifty years ago today, the celebrated author joined students in Royce Hall to talk about his work and his relationship with the slain Black activist.
Are we alone in the universe? UCLA astronomers enlist the public to find out February 14, 2023 Anyone with a computer or smartphone can help scientists classify radio signals that could reveal existence of intelligent life elsewhere.
UCLA in the News February 13, 2023 February 13, 2023 Highlights from CBS News, Vice, the Los Angeles Times and others.
Nandita Garud receives CAREER Award from National Science Foundation February 13, 2023 The assistant professor’s research focuses on adaptations of microorganisms in the human microbiome.
Dr. Richard Boxer appointed to National Cancer Advisory Board February 13, 2023 The clinical professor of urology and telemedicine expert has been a health policy advisor to the White House.
Feb. 13: Experts from California and across the nation discuss working to end gun violence February 12, 2023 “Addressing Gun Violence as a Public Health Epidemic” will bring a group of experts together virtually to share various perspectives, insight and research with the goal of ending gun violence.
Dr. Thomas Rando honored by International Society for Stem Cell Research February 10, 2023 The professor and director of the Broad Stem Cell Research Center has received an achievement award for his research.
UCLA in the News February 10, 2023 February 10, 2023 Highlights from the New York Times, KPCC-FM, CNN and others.
Feb. 16: Emmett Institute presents climate change discussion February 10, 2023 Join UCLA School of Law for a conversation with leading thinkers from UCLA and other institutions, as well as state officials.
Find out how COVID turned us all into small-village dwellers February 9, 2023 Psychologist Patricia Greenfield will shed light on our cultural and behavioral reactions to the pandemic at her Faculty Research Lecture on Feb. 15.
7 professors named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science February 9, 2023 The honorees are Roger Wakimoto, Blaire Van Valkenburgh, Kenneth Nagy, Yi Tang, Tommaso Treu, Christine Dunkel Schetter and Gary Orfield.
UCLA receives $3 million grant to expand social welfare workforce February 9, 2023 The Luskin School plans to grow its master of social welfare program to help meet statewide needs for behavioral health care.
Spring 2023 exhibition lineup will highlight a transformed Hammer Museum February 9, 2023 “Together in Time: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection” will anchor a new suite of exhibitions.
Q&A: Tyrone Howard on the importance of learning Black history February 9, 2023 In an interview, the UCLA professor of education also explores why some are trying to limit teaching about race and racism.
UCLA in the News February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023 Highlights from the Associated Press, the Guardian, Newsweek and others.
New campus plan targets electric vehicle adoption at UCLA February 9, 2023 UCLA Transportation’s first-ever EV Readiness Plan outlines electrification projects to help commuters and advance campus sustainability.
Feb. 10: UCLA Asian American & Pacific Islander Policy Summit reimagines California February 8, 2023 MEDIA ADVISORY: More than 60 policymakers, researchers and community leaders discuss solutions and share tools for positive change and action.
UCLA in the News February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 Highlights from San Francisco Chronicle, KCAL-TV, Newsweek and others.
Watch: Dennis Hong rolls out his robot posse February 8, 2023 The UCLA roboticist unveils his latest crop of creatures in a TEDx talk and takes one for a stroll on campus.
California’s Whole Person Care improved health care for high-risk Medi-Cal patients February 8, 2023 The statewide pilot program aimed at coordinating health and social services also reduced medical costs to the state, a UCLA study shows.
Study reveals extent of pandemic-related hardship among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders February 7, 2023 A UCLA–UC Riverside report also explores the lack of access to quality affordable housing, food and education.
David Kim discusses solidarity in a postcolonial world February 7, 2023 The professor is working on a book about the writings of philosopher and political theorist Hannah Arendt.
UCLA in the News February 7, 2023 February 7, 2023 Highlights from NBC’s “Today,” the Los Angeles Times, NPR and others.