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Moment in the Sun
With the help of a UCLA space physicist professor, we are going closer to the sun than ever before.
Hail to the Hills: A Fine Figure
UCLA’s North Campus is home to a number of works by renowned sculptor Robert Graham.
State Medicaid expansions from 1996 to 2011 led to more prenatal care for low-income mothers
UCLA’s Laura Wherry found that there was a 7.9 percent decrease in the number of mothers who didn’t have insurance while they were pregnant.
In memoriam: Elwin ‘Sven’ Svenson, 91, alumnus, longtime vice chancellor
As a vice chancellor from 1975 to 1991, he coordinated UCLA’s international programs, which led to a wide range of affiliation agreements with universities in Africa, South America, Europe and Asia.
Exhibition of La Raza photos documents Chicano life in L.A. during the 60s and 70s
The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center is home to the publication’s archives, selections of which are on display at the Autry Museum as part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA.
UCLA In the News December 21, 2017
Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, Variety, Newsweek, KPCC-FM and others.
‘Winking’ star 550 light-years away may be devouring wrecked planets
“I’ve been studying young stars near Earth for 20 years and I’ve never seen anything like this one,” said UCLA astronomer Benjamin Zuckerman.
UCLA campus closes for winter break Dec. 23–Jan. 1, 2018
Some operations, like the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and police and fire departments, remain open. Normal operations will resume Jan. 2.
New scholarship endowment at UCLA Law will honor Soundgarden leader Chris Cornell
The influential singer and songwriter died in May, but his commitment to justice, human rights and advocacy for those in need lives on.
UCLA In the News December 20, 2017
Highlights from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, MSNBC, Nature and others.
Thousands of citizen-scientists help researchers map kelp forests
Volunteers analyze photos from NASA’s Landsat program to locate the coastal ecosystems in oceans around the world.
Staff news: Founder of film and television archive preservation department honored
Robert Gitt received the Silver Light Award at the Association of Moving Image Archivists conference to honor his outstanding career achievements.
Dr. Karol Watson named cardiologist of the year
UCLA professor of medicine honored by the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Multiple sclerosis expert honored for research on sex differences
Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, who directs UCLA’s multiple sclerosis program, has been selected as the recipient of an award from the Berlin Institute of Health.
Lost ancient texts recovered and published online through international partnership
UCLA Library scholars worked with partners at St. Catherine’s Monastery and the Early Manuscripts Electronic Library on the five-year Sinai Palimpsests Project.
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music announces Winter–Spring 2018 Distinguished Lecture Series
The annual series includes talks on intersectionality, as well as magical and occult styles of thought, and a mini-symposium on Jamaican popular music and dance.
Art exhibits from UCLA professors, alums that can be visited during winter break
There are several in Southern California and more around the country and the world.
Just 4,000 steps a day can lead to better brain health
A UCLA study has found that moderate daily walks improve attention and mental skills for adults ages 60 and older.
Hammer Museum receives $200,000 grant to support public programming
The grant from the Ford Foundation will support the museum’s robust schedule of public programming.
Staff news: Alumni association wins national award for best publication
Alexandra Brown and Kayla Albano were honored at the Association of Parent/Family Program Professionals 2017 National Conference.
Psychologists honored for outstanding research
Professors Lara Ray and Carrie Bearden were honored by the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology at its annual meeting.
UCLA grant program funds interdisciplinary brain cancer research
Team includes neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists and pharmacologists, all studying how metabolism traits in glioblastomas may represent a weak spot in the cancer.