Xiaochun Li honored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers July 5, 2022 The professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering has received the 2022 William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award.
Yuzhang Li receives U.S. Department of Energy early career research award July 5, 2022 Li, an assistant professor at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has received the award to support his research into creating better batteries.
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UCLA will expand its worker justice programs thanks to a new annual state budget increase July 5, 2022 The 2022-23 spending plan allocates $13 million to labor centers in the University of California system.
Angela Riley and Shannon Speed named special advisors to the chancellor on Native American and Indigenous affairs July 1, 2022 These scholars will build on the excellent work of outgoing special advisor Professor Mishuana Goeman.
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UCLA to leave the Pac-12 in 2024 and join the Big Ten Conference June 30, 2022 The move was made to best support student-athletes as intercollegiate athletics continue to evolve.
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Dr. Beate Ritz receives career accomplishment award June 30, 2022 The Fielding School professor was honored for her research on chronic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders.
Roe reactions: Faculty share insights on the ruling and the future of abortion rights June 30, 2022 Scholars from across UCLA have been quoted in major media outlets on a variety of topics related to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Barriers keep NHPI and LGBTQ smokers from breathing free June 30, 2022 “Policies and cessation strategies must be tailored to fit the population,” said UCLA’s Sean Tan. “A one-size-fits-all framework doesn’t work.”
UCLA unveils principles for honorary naming of campus buildings, spaces June 30, 2022 The guidelines create a sustainable approach to an issue that has taken on growing importance to the community.
Dr. Lisa Nicholas leads task force to treat health inequity issues June 30, 2022 The UCLA clinical professor, inspired by her childhood doctor to pursue a medical career, hopes to set an example for other people of color in health care.
Five new members join UCLA Foundation board of directors June 30, 2022 They will join new board chair Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, who succeeds outgoing chair Craig Ehrlich.
Study shows HIV speeds up body’s aging processes soon after infection June 30, 2022 Changes at the DNA level can accelerate aging by nearly five years, UCLA researchers and their colleagues report.
Q&A: What you should know about new COVID vaccines for young kids June 29, 2022 UCLA’s Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice discusses the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, which are now available to children as young as 6 months.
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UCLA survey quantifies COVID vaccine hesitancy among Californians June 29, 2022 More than half of Californians who aren’t vaccinated are still worried about side effects, a new report finds.
Curtis Plotkin named assistant vice chancellor of environment, health & safety June 29, 2022 The former consultant will lead efforts to help enhance the safety of the campus community.
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Sheila Kuehl on the legacy – and digital future – of ‘Get Used to It’ June 28, 2022 The UCLA alumna and Los Angeles County supervisor hosted the landmark talk show, which began in 1992.
$1 million gift endows UCLA faculty chair in piano performance June 28, 2022 Alumni Ralph and Shirley Shapiro have now funded more than 20 endowed chairs across campus.
UCLA’s Clark Library receives centuries-old rare books from longtime donor June 27, 2022 The donation of 40 historical texts from Paul Chrzanowski further bolsters an already remarkable collection of early English texts.
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UCLA scholars, policymakers consider post–Roe v. Wade landscape June 25, 2022 California and Los Angeles will play a critical role in ensuring reproductive rights, panelists said.