UCLA study finds strong support for LAPD's community policing program May 21, 2020 Researchers say crime declines and trust increases when officers work alongside residents to build relationships.
Psychologist Vickie Mays recognized by peers for service to UCLA May 21, 2020 Professor has been honored by her colleagues with the 2020 Senate Service Award.
While traditional sports sit on the bench, UCLA’s esports teams play on May 21, 2020 The popularity of online gaming has soared during the lockdown, but the success has been bittersweet for players.
Q&A: For Black men, wearing a mask may be a health risk greater than COVID-19 May 21, 2020 UCLA psychology professor Vickie Mays is working with members of Congress to improve data collection around the pandemic.
Team to develop Breathalyzer-like diagnostic test for COVID-19 May 21, 2020 The design could also be altered to detect other infectious diseases and airborne viral threats by continuously monitoring the air of indoor environments.
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For many Blacks and Latinos in L.A., neighborhood conditions make safer-at-home orders harder May 20, 2020 UCLA study notes that the restrictions are even tougher for those without sufficient access to groceries and safe physical distance.
$5.75M grant to help researchers study role of obesity in development of pancreatic cancer May 20, 2020 The award from the National Cancer Institute will fund a series of collaborative research projects over five years at UCLA.
UCLA scientists alter genes of innate immune cells with DNA-snipping tool May 20, 2020 The blood cells, part of the body's first line of defense against infection, have been notoriously difficult to genetically engineer.
Martin Jarmond named director of athletics May 19, 2020 Jarmond, who is coming from Boston College, will become UCLA’s ninth athletic director, replacing the retiring Dan Guerrero.
Scientists find evidence of link between diesel exhaust, risk of Parkinson’s May 19, 2020 A study in zebrafish identified how air pollutants contribute to the buildup of toxic proteins associated with the disease.
Status of classes May 19, 2020 UCLA is operating normally. On March 11, classes transitioned to remote learning. This remains in effect through April 10.
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Updates for UCLA staff about COVID-19 May 18, 2020 Resources for staff during to help with mental health and to continue doing their jobs.
Health systems unite to encourage patients to access care when needed May 18, 2020 UCLA and five other Los Angeles medical centers launch a public service campaign.
UCLA machine-learning model is helping CDC predict spread of COVID-19 May 18, 2020 The program, called SuEIR, takes into account the number of cases categorized as susceptible, unreported, exposed, infectious and recovered.
Study finds overwhelming support for smoke-free policies among L.A. tenants, landlords May 18, 2020 Half of apartment dwellers in the city say they have been exposed to unwanted secondhand smoke in their homes in the last year.
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UCLA Law celebrates 69th commencement May 15, 2020 UCLA School of Law celebrated the class of 2020 with inspiring speeches, including a keynote address by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Jr.
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UCLA College to host virtual celebration for spring centennial graduates May 14, 2020 UCLA alumnus George Takei, the pioneering actor, author, activist and social media star, will deliver the address June 12.
Sebouh Aslanian named inaugural director of the Armenian Studies Center May 14, 2020 The center is housed within the The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA.
Voters in both parties favor caution as cities begin to reopen May 14, 2020 In general, Democratic and Republican voters support the restrictions that were enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19.