UCLA in the News April 18, 2022 April 18, 2022 Highlights from NBC News, the Associated Press, the New York Times and others.
Digital Prometheus: Artist Refik Anadol imbues artificial intelligence with creativity April 18, 2022 Alumnus of UCLA’s design media arts program shares the inspiration behind some of his awe-inspiring projects.
UCLA neuroscientist honored by American Academy of Neurology April 18, 2022 Dr. Daniel Geschwind, a distinguished professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, won the Cotzias Lecture and Award.
Xi Zhu named first holder of Paul Torrens Chair in Healthcare Management April 18, 2022 Zhu is an associate professor in the department of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
UCLA Library collections reveal legacy of California’s first Black librarian April 15, 2022 Miriam Matthews’ personal papers, oral history and photo archive show how she shaped Los Angeles.
UCLA in the News April 15, 2022 April 15, 2022 Highlights from CNN, the New York Times, Audubon and others.
April 19: Art installation by Refik Anadol to be unveiled at UCLA April 15, 2022 “Moment of Reflection” will be displayed in UCLA’s Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden from April 19-24.
42 facts about Jackie Robinson to celebrate the 75th anniversary of his breaking the color barrier April 15, 2022 The former Bruin integrated baseball and changed history on April 15, 1947, when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a ‘holy war?’ It’s complicated April 14, 2022 UCLA brought together an international panel of experts to discuss the often-overlooked religious dimensions of the conflict.
UCLA in the News April 14, 2022 April 14, 2022 Highlights from CBS News, CNN, the Los Angeles Times and others.
Dr. Patricia Ganz recognized by American Association for Cancer Research Academy April 14, 2022 The professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health was named a fellow for her work in cancer survivorship.
Dr. Mopelola Adeyemo honored by Endocrine Society April 14, 2022 The clinical instructor was named a fellow of the future leaders advancing research in endocrinology, or FLARE, program.
UCLA names Alex Stern dean of humanities April 14, 2022 Stern, currently the associate dean for the humanities at the University of Michigan, begins the new post Nov. 1.
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability receives $1.5 million pledge from founding director April 13, 2022 The gift from Richard Turco and his wife, Linda Turco, will support students engaged in environmental research.
UCLA in the News April 13, 2022 April 13, 2022 Highlights from NPR, NBC’s “Today,” the Associated Press and others.
Susan Bookheimer to co-lead research team studying brain aging April 13, 2022 The adult aging brain connectome study is funded by a $33.1 million grant from the National Institute on Aging.
Gymnast, activist Katelyn Ohashi to deliver UCLA College commencement address April 13, 2022 The UCLA alumna will speak June 10 at all three ceremonies, which will be held in Pauley Pavilion.
UCLA-led team creates first comprehensive map of human blood stem cell development April 13, 2022 The study could eventually lead to more treatment options for leukemia, sickle cell disease and other conditions.
Citizenship, policy barriers limit access to health care for some California Latino, Asian immigrants April 13, 2022 A UCLA study finds those who have been undocumented experience even greater levels of unequal work conditions.
UCLA to host artificial intelligence program in collaboration with Break Through Tech April 13, 2022 Engineering Dean Jayathi Murthy said the program will expand equitable access for students from diverse backgrounds to harness the power of AI.
Bruins host veterans at baseball fantasy camp at Jackie Robinson Stadium April 12, 2022 More than 50 veterans joined the baseball team on the field April 11, to swing a bat and catch some balls at the annual camp.
Drug overdose deaths among adolescents rose exponentially during COVID pandemic April 12, 2022 The increase is attributable to drugs becoming more dangerous, rather than to drug use becoming more common, according to a UCLA study.
UCLA in the News April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022 Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg News, KCRW-FM and others.
4 billion-year-old relic from early solar system heading our way April 12, 2022 The comet could be as large as 85 miles across but is not a threat, according to UCLA professor David Jewitt.
Staff news: Dr. Carlos Irwin Oronce receives award for published research April 11, 2022 The honor was presented by the Society of General Internal Medicine.