awards and honors

She received the association’s Edward M. Bruner Book Prize.

The nursing school assistant professor’s work focuses on the study of nutrition and the neurophysiology of eating behavior.

Winners of the inaugural Global Education Award and Global Research Award include 26 individuals across campus.

UCLA’s chancellor, an internationally recognized leader in public health, earned his medical degree from his alma mater in 1979.

The annual awards ceremony honored educators who help create conditions for students to thrive in achieving their academic goals.

The IEP Talent Award recognized UCLA Extension programs in fields such as medical, legal, education and data science.

Chancellor Julio Frenk's wildfire-focused social media video series was also recognized by Ragan Communications at their Zenith Awards presentation Nov. 12.

Patrick Allard, Jessica Lynch and Martin Monti will conduct collaborative research in affiliation with institutes abroad.

The association recognized Wyatt for extraordinary contributions to addressing women’s health disparities, trauma and domestic violence prevention.

The scholars, cited most often by others in their fields, are "inspiring the global research community to tackle society’s greatest challenges."

The honor recognizes him for extensive research on the cognitive reasons behind climate apathy and ways to break through that indifference.

The awards recognized work by Strategic Communications, UCLA Magazine, Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Health, and the College.

He was honored for his research on early structures in the universe and their impact on cosmic reionization.

The honor comes with an award of $1.3M to fund new and imaginative projects in physics. 

Li, a professor of environmental health sciences and epidemiology, was recognized by International Commission on Occupational Health.

The 2025 laureate missing the Nobel committee’s call because he was off the grid backpacking in the Rockies has already become the stuff of legend.

Ribas was named the 17th Annual Weinman Award recipient in recognition of his pioneering research in cancer immunotherapy.

The award recognizes Peterson’s decades-long contributions to understanding and shaping health policy.

The honor is intended to support the laureates’ own writing and to fund public service activities in their home cities.

Neurologist S. Thomas Carmichael, lung specialist Paul W. Noble and public health pioneer Ninez A. Ponce are UCLA's newest members.

Discover more about UCLA's Nobel-winning research and the five Nobel honors across the UC system.

Ramsdell, a UCLA alumnus, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for his groundbreaking work on the immune system.

The honor that recognizes outstanding teaching and mentorship in drama education. 

Crenshaw has been honored for her groundbreaking work in critical race studies and educational advocacy. 

The annual research awards honor those translating discoveries into measurable benefits for society.