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Effort to limit dust pollution in Owens Valley is advancing, but still room to improve
UCLA atmospheric dust specialist Gregory Okin was part of a national panel that produced a study on the initiative’s progress.
March 9: Feminist approaches to the study of the book
The “Feminist Bibliographies” conference will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. in the main conference room in the Charles E. Young Research Library.
USA Today harnesses UCLA political scientists’ ‘Nationscape’ data
Lynn Vavreck and Chris Tausanovitch have been surveying Americans to discover what drives voters.
UCLA, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System launch nurse residency program
The program will be the only VA post-licensure residency program in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.
UCLA In the News March 3, 2020
Highlights from “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal and others.
Historian’s new book traces three generations of suffragists
Ellen DuBois’ “Suffrage: Women’s Long Battle for the Vote” is timed to celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment
New director of the Nazarian Center for Israel Studies takes on the tough issues
Dov Waxman says the the center should be known for world-class scholarship on Israel, and also known for its ability to bring different sides together.
UCLA establishes endowed chair in Alzheimer’s research with $1 million from French Foundation
The faculty position will focus on researching the disorder and pursuing new insights into its treatment.
Ripples of impact from ‘Big Bang’ scholarship seen in student’s success
With financial assistance from the cast and crew of the TV show, Jonathan Shi is planning a career in medicine to give back to his community.
Professor of medicine named editor-in-chief of journal
Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar has been named the next editor-in-chief of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
Biochemist chosen for endowed professorship of molecular biology and biophysics
Keriann Backus has been named to the Alexander and Renee Kolin Endowed Professorship of Molecular Biology and Biophysics Term Chair for five years.
Oral surgeon appointed to Dental Board of California by governor
Dr. Alan Felsenfeld, professor emeritus of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, will be responsible for helping make decisions regarding public health.
March 1: UCLA American Jewish Music Festival
The music school will host the celebration of Jewish music and culture in in the Schoenberg Music Building.
Staff news: Cancer researcher awarded fellowship for studying immunotherapy
Cristina Puig-Saus will research how T-cells respond to mutations in tumors after immune checkpoint blockade treatment.
Operation Mend receives customized shuttle bus to help veterans
The shuttle will take them to and from appointments.
Alumnus reunites with UCLA Rec staffers who saved his life
As a graduate student, Edward Jean-Louis almost died from sudden death syndrome while playing basketball.
Andrea Ghez, Ian McLean named to first class of American Astronomical Society fellows
The society is the premier organization of professional astronomers in North America.
Art student shows how smaller scholarships make a crucial difference
Antonia Sanchez was able to enroll in the classes she needed because of the Ruth Anne Kenney Centennial Scholarship.
Professor’s research dives into the history of African Americans and film
Ellen Scott is working on a book about depictions of slavery in movies and a chronicle of Black female film critics.
Professor pays it forward by promoting diversity and environmental justice
Aradhna Tripati, founder of the Center for Diverse Leadership in Science at UCLA, and her dedication to inclusion have inspired donors’ support.
Nearly 75% of L.A. County’s homeless previously worked in California
A California Policy Lab study could help officials understand how targeted job training programs could prevent homelessness.
$1 million gift builds support for UCLA summer research program at Peking University
The contribution expands a scholarship fund that Gene and Sharon Chang established in 2019.