Cindy Fan inducted into honorary society for global studies February 12, 2024 The vice provost and geography professor is one of five new members joining the National Academy for International Education.
Q&A: Cindy Fan on the importance of global studies and perspectives February 12, 2024 The UCLA professor and vice provost recently joined the National Academy of International Education, an honorary society and think tank.
IN FOCUS: Black History Month February 12, 2024 Read a curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Black voices, histories and research.
‘The best way to protect voting rights’: A Q&A with UCLA’s Richard Hasen February 12, 2024 In a new book, the law professor and voting rights expert argues for a constitutional amendment affirming the right to vote.
‘Your voice matters too’: UCLA’s AJ Addae on the need for young Black scientists in the cosmetics industry February 10, 2024 There’s an “inclusivity problem” when it comes to the testing and development of skin products, the doctoral student and entrepreneur says.
UCLA in the News February 9, 2024 February 9, 2024 Highlights from the Associated Press, Salon, National Public Radio and others.
UCLA’s head football coach Chip Kelly steps down February 9, 2024 Kelly, whose teams went 35-34 during his tenure as head coach, announced today that he is departing after six seasons in Westwood.
Mayor’s office details homelessness plans at UCLA Extension land use conference February 9, 2024 Across campus, students and scholars are responding to the challenges facing Los Angeles and the city’s nearly 75,000 homeless residents.
Super Bowl gambling: Does America have a problem? February 9, 2024 UCLA gambling disorders expert Dr. Timothy Fong says every state has seen increased demand for gambling-related treatment services since 2018.
UCLA in the News February 8, 2024 February 8, 2024 Highlights from National Public Radio, Smithsonian Magazine, USA Today and others.
March 8: Emmett Institute symposium digs into critical minerals February 8, 2024 Debate over how and where to allow mining operations is expected to dominate environmental policymaking this year.
UCLA Wildfire & Climate Monthly: Was that global warming? February 8, 2024 UCLA climate scientist Alex Hall says the severity of the storm that recently pummeled California “is entirely what we would expect from climate change.”
UCLA in the News February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024 Highlights from MSNBC, the Los Angeles Times, CNN and others.
Researchers measure and control interactions between magnetic ripples using lasers February 7, 2024 Fundamental step toward ultrafast magnetism-based computers comes from multi-institution team science involving UCLA.
UCLA hosts its largest Activist-in-Residence cohort February 7, 2024 The five advocates for social change will be on campus through May to “turn the university inside out.”
Take off with an electric bike through new University of California incentive program February 7, 2024 Bruins and all students, staff and faculty can pedal away and enjoy the perks of a greener commute.
UCLA in the News February 6, 2024 February 6, 2024 Highlights from Smithsonian Magazine, BBC News, “CBS Mornings” and others.
UCLA’s online engineering master’s program again ranked No. 1 in the U.S. February 6, 2024 This is the second year in a row — and the sixth time in past 10 years — that the program has held the top spot in U.S. News’ annual survey.
3 UCLA faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering February 6, 2024 Academy membership recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice or education.
Chemists decipher reaction process that could improve lithium-sulfur batteries February 6, 2024 A combination of battery technology and catalysis opens new avenues for cheap, high-capacity batteries.
UCLA in the News February 5, 2024 February 5, 2024 Highlights from National Public Radio, The Guardian, Politico and others.
Jaquez family brings the heat to burgeoning UCLA scholarship fund February 5, 2024 Miami Heat player and alumnus Jaime Jaquez Jr. joined sister Gabriela for fundraising event in L.A.
Fowler Museum at UCLA permanently returns objects to Asante kingdom in Ghana February 5, 2024 The items from the museum’s collections were personally handed over to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asante king, in Ghana on Feb. 5.
Alumni Helen and Morgan Chu pledge $10 million to benefit UCLA Institute of American Cultures February 5, 2024 The couple’s gift will strengthen ethnic studies at UCLA and advance research in support of social justice.
Helen y Morgan Chu donan 10 millones de dólares al Instituto de Culturas Americanas de la UCLA February 5, 2024 La donación de la pareja fortalecerá los estudios étnicos en la UCLA e impulsará la investigación en apoyo de la justicia social.