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A new UCLA study discovers cells that make mice pursue fatty foods even when they are not hungry.
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UCLA in the News March 18, 2024
Highlights from the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, the Hollywood Reporter and others.
Share in the jubilation as newly admitted Bruins find out they’re #UCLABOUND
Watch the joyful reactions of high school seniors who are now members of UCLA’s class of 2028. Congratulations and Fiat Lux!
In memoriam: Richard Lehan, 93, authority on American naturalism and former English department chair
The professor emeritus, who was a member of UCLA’s faculty for more than half a century, authored at least 10 books.
UCLA in the News March 14, 2024
Highlights from the New York Times, CBS News, Live Science and others.
Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device
The adhesive neck patch is the latest advance by UCLA bioengineers in speech technology for people with disabilities.
Protecting Black mothers before, during and after pregnancy
The UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education hosted a talk by L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.
Cancer association recognizes Owen Witte for advancing blood cancer research
The professor’s work has paved the way for targeted therapies addressing several types of leukemia and lymphoma.
Anne Andrews receives Fulbright Specialist Award
The State Department program selects individuals to serve as expert consultants at academic institutions abroad.
2024 International Women of Courage Award recipients share their experiences at UCLA event
Three honorees recognized for demonstrating leadership testify to their fight for positive change.
UCLA in the News March 13, 2024
Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the Sacramento Bee and others.
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Higher interest rates and restrained growth, but fear of U.S. recession fades
The first forecast of 2024 predicts that the strong second half of 2023 will carry into the new year.
Dean Emeritus Vijay Dhir named to European Academy of Sciences and Arts
The professor, who joined the UCLA faculty in 1974, teaches classes and leads research at the Boiling Heat Transfer Lab at UCLA.
Computer science professor receives NSF award for AI that interacts with real world
Bolei Zhou’s research could lead to advances in autonomous driving, household robots and video games.
Q&A: Stefan Timmermans on ‘The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels’
The UCLA professor, who co-authored the book, discusses the issue of dying with no one to care for the remains.
UCLA in the News March 12, 2024
Highlights from the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, NBC’s ‘Today’ and others.
Bruins Safe app now allows for direct reporting of safety concerns
Users can report unsafe conditions and situations with the potential to cause harm.
Gerrie Zvara leads continuous process improvement for more effective, efficient campus
The proud alumna is leading one of the efforts to advance goal 5 of the UCLA Strategic Plan: Become a more effective institution.
Staff news: Claudia Salcedo named director of Center for Community College Partnerships
She has served the UCLA community for more than two decades, focusing on access to higher education for diverse populations.
Bringing Bella Baxter to life: Oscar–nominated costume designers discuss joys and challenges
‘Poor Things’ winner Holly Waddington, 5 other nominees joined annual ‘Sketch to Screen’ panel.
Newsroom’s top videos: Wooden’s stamp on history, Bruinettes pride and more
In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.
IN FOCUS: Women’s History Month
Read a curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting women’s voices, histories and research.
Aditya Grover recognized for advances in AI-based extreme weather modeling
The awarding organization, Schmidt Sciences, supports researchers working on difficult problems in artificial intelligence.