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In an interview with Spectrum News 1, senior economist Jerry Nickelsburg with UCLA Anderson Forecast noted there is evidence of a weak labor market, and he expects that to continue through the first half of the year — though there are some industries expected to do well. “In California, we are starting to see growth in all aspects of aerospace. So, defense and aerospace defense. But also, other elements of the defense industry,” Nickelsburg said. He added that tech jobs are also expected to grow. Read more about UCLA in today’s Los Angeles Times.

The Bruin alumna and new author reflects on her path, from first-gen college student to professorship and her own lab.

The most detailed images ever captured of another planet’s subsurface have revealed the buried remains of an ancient river delta in Jezero crater.

‘Can Abundance Be Sustainable?’ will address housing, the electric grid and moving away from fossil fuels.

The UCLA mathematician appeared on ‘StarTalk’ with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

In today’s New York Times, UCLA’s Christopher Tang speaks about how consumer behavior in California could change as a result of the state’s skyrocketing gas prices, which are nearly $2 more than the national average. Tang, a distinguished professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a supply chain expert, says the ripple effects will be felt across the state’s transportation, agriculture, tourism and hospitality sectors. “Discretionary spending often drops when pain at the pump increases,” he said. Read more about UCLA in today’s Spectrum News 1 and LAist’s “AirTalk.”

The legendary UCLA computer scientist sat down for a lengthy interview with "L.A. in a Minute."

The gift is being made in memory of their son Brandon, who received his bachelor’s in aerospace engineering from UCLA in 2014.

The double Bruin becomes the first woman to lead UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program.

CNN’s Laura Coates Live featured an interview with UCLA law professor Rick Hasen on a pending Supreme Court case that could reshape how mail-in ballots are counted nationwide. Hasen said the justices appear divided on whether ballots must be received by Election Day or if states can allow grace periods, warning that a stricter ruling could disrupt election administration in more than a dozen states. He also noted that changing long-standing voting practices could confuse voters and potentially limit access, despite little evidence of widespread fraud. Hasen was also interviewed by WBUR-FM’s “Here & Now.” Read more about UCLA in today’s New York Times and The Conversation.

The resource offers researchers, journalists, advocates, policymakers and the public detailed insights on the nearly 300 people who have died in ICE custody.

Nadeau, currently chair of environmental health at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, will begin her new role in July.

A study co-authored by UCLA researchers suggests certain chemical compounds correlated with lower newborn health scores.

In SF Gate, UCLA’s Wilson Sherman spoke with reporters about a recent bear encounter in a Los Angeles County foothill community, which left a woman with non-life-threatening injuries. State officials euthanized the bear after confirming its involvement in a prior altercation, a move that angered many residents. Sherman, who studies human-wildlife interactions, said he believes that more generations of bears will continue to populate the area, especially as mother bears teach their cubs to live and move through urban environments in a certain way. Read more about UCLA in today’s CNN and USA Today.

UCLA alumnus Hernando Marroquin searched for more than a year for the donor who saved his life. Finally, he and Dave Jessen, a Midwestern Ohio State fan, met face to face at a Bruins–Buckeyes football game in Columbus.

For thousands of high school seniors across the country and around the world, Friday evening, March 20, was a moment months — and often years — in the making.

Congratulations, Bruin! You've been admitted. Learn more about UCLA, where world-class academics, a dynamic campus and the unmatched energy of Los Angeles come together.

The Players’ Tribune published an essay by UCLA women’s basketball standout Lauren Betts, in which she reflects on her struggles with depression and her path to recovery. Betts describes seeking care at UCLA Hospital and credits her Bruin teammates and coaches for creating a supportive environment that prioritizes the person over the performance. She writes that the experience reshaped her perspective and inspired her to speak openly about mental health, encouraging others to seek help and reduce stigma. Read more about UCLA in today’s Vanity Fair and KTLA-TV.

The advance could lead to safer, more effective T cell therapies for prostate cancer and other solid tumors.

Success results from assembling a crew with a record of success; flop experience begets a flop.

Education student Stephanie Reynoso founded the Playful Roots Studio for school-aged children.

Reuters interviewed UCLA planetary scientist Emily Cardarelli, a member of NASA’s Perseverance rover science team, about the detection of underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars in some of the oldest evidence yet showing how water once flowed on the surface of Earth's planetary neighbor. “Over time, we've seen more and more evidence for liquid water on the Martian surface at various rover landing sites,” she said. Read more about UCLA in the news in today’s CalMatters, Gizmodo and other outlets.

Research brief: They found a way to improve how electric current enters perovskite semiconductors, an emerging class of materials.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that modeling data developed by UCLA’s Center for Climate Science and recently presented to the California Water Resources Control Board indicates that Mono Lake, the depleted saltwater body in the eastern Sierra watershed may not survive if Los Angeles continues to pump water from the basin into the city. UCLA’s Alex Hall told the board that even just reducing the amount taken could be beneficial for the lake. Read more about UCLA in today’s Los Angeles Times and NPR.

UCLA professor David Eisenman offers advice on how to stay cool and check on others during elevated temperatures.