Animals laugh too, UCLA analysis suggests May 6, 2021 Sifting through studies on various species’ play behavior, researchers tracked vocalization patterns that show a strong similarity to human laughter.
Kinross Recreation Center reopens May 17 May 6, 2021 The facility will only be available to registered UCLA graduate students, faculty and staff, and emeriti/retirees.
Chancellor’s Arts Initiative funds grant to support faculty’s arts-based research May 6, 2021 Projects will be featured on the GO ARTS UCLA online platform, launched today.
Roger Wakimoto champions the arts and creative activities May 6, 2021 Vice chancellor for research promotes interdisciplinary solutions and inclusive research enterprise.
Molecular analysis identifies key differences in lungs of cystic fibrosis patients May 6, 2021 UCLA researchers and colleagues hope their first-of-its-kind catalog will reveal new targets for genetic and cell therapies for the disease.
Understanding today’s anti-Asian violence by looking at the past May 6, 2021 UCLA’s Karen Umemoto and David Yoo discuss the United States’ long history of racism and exclusion.
Paul Ong featured in American Planning Association tribute to urbanists May 5, 2021 Director of UCLA’s Center for Neighborhood Knowledge was featured in a tribute to Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders.
UCLA Health provides medical care for unaccompanied migrant children May 5, 2021 Within 24 hours, they built a pediatric clinic, urgent-care facility and COVID-19 isolation unit inside the Long Beach Convention Center.
UCLA In the News May 5, 2021 May 5, 2021 Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, NPR’s “All Things Considered” and others.
UCLA College commencement to feature social justice campaigner and civic leader D'Artagnan Scorza May 5, 2021 Civic leader, social justice advocate, decorated U.S. Navy veteran and UCLA alumnus D’Artagnan Scorza will deliver the keynote address.
Hammer Museum creates streaming-like video channel May 5, 2021 The Hammer Channel online video platform features more than 1,000 conversations, talks, performances and more.
Even fractures in arm, wrist increase risk for future breaks in postmenopausal women May 5, 2021 A UCLA-led study suggests hip or spine fractures are not the only indicators for future injury.
Gift from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to support UCLA neurology research May 5, 2021 The funds will support clinical and basic medical research under Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, director of the UCLA Multiple Sclerosis Program.
UCLA In the News May 4, 2021 May 4, 2021 Highlights from the CBS Evening News, the Washington Post, National Geographic and others.
UCLA receives $2 million to support biomedical library May 4, 2021 The gift is from the estate of Lee Oetzel, who earned three degrees from UCLA, including a doctorate in psychology in 1953.
How to craft the vaccine message for the undecided May 4, 2021 Keith Holyoak, professor of psychology, and Hal Hershfield, professor of marketing and behavioral decision-making, weigh in on reaching people with COVID-19 information.
UCLA Alumni Association to celebrate distinguished Bruins May 4, 2021 The virtual awards ceremony will be livestreamed on May 22.
Cruel and Unusual: UCLA Law Exposes Fatal Flaws in U.S. Prisons During COVID-19 May 4, 2021 Professor Sharon Dolovich’s project provides a comprehensive database of the dangers of the disease for those incarcerated.
Ellen Pearlstein awarded Rome Prize by American Academy May 4, 2021 The professor of information studies was recognized for her study of the conservation of indigenous cultural objects.
UCLA team discovers how to restrict growth, spread of head and neck cancers May 3, 2021 The research, conducted on mice, targets a newly discovered molecular “checkpoint” that enables cancer stem cells to evade the immune system.
What to read, watch or listen to during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 3, 2021 AAPI faculty and staff at UCLA recommend media that provide insights into history, culture, struggle and contributions.
As optimism returns, a reminder that life after COVID-19 will be stressful for many May 3, 2021 “Parents should be patient and not expect everything to go back to how it was before,” said UCLA professor Bridget Callaghan.
Happenings for May 2021 May 3, 2021 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
UCLA In the News April 30, 2021 April 30, 2021 Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, KMEX-TV, the Christian Science Monitor and others.