AANHPI Heritage Month 2023: Read, watch, listen May 5, 2023 UCLA staff recommend books, films, music and more to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Oprah Winfrey, U.S. surgeon general headline WOW mental health summit at UCLA May 4, 2023 The May 4 event raised funds for UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
Chancellor Gene Block addresses future of higher education at Milken conference May 4, 2023 Is a college education still worth it? The chancellor and other panelists explored the question, as well as economic mobility and university rankings.
4 faculty members inducted into National Academy of Sciences for 2023 May 3, 2023 UCLA’s newest honorees are Miguel García-Garibay, Leonid Kruglyak, Gary Segura and Min Zhou.
UCLA medical student wins UC Grad Slam competition May 3, 2023 Brandon Tsai’s research focuses on next-generation COVID-19 vaccines.
Long in the tooth: UCLA–Japan dentistry exchange program marks three decades May 3, 2023 Back after COVID, the unique partnership has fostered educational, research and cultural opportunities on both sides of the Pacific.
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird? May 2, 2023 A UCLA-led study finds that urban bird species tend to be smaller and less territorial and have greater ability to fly long distances.
UCLA Library preserves the legacy of jazz pianist, composer Horace Tapscott May 2, 2023 His archive, which was donated to UCLA Library in 2003, is in the spotlight thanks to a slate of upcoming projects.
$9.5 million in state grants to fund wide-ranging research on cannabis May 1, 2023 The two-year grants are meant to further scientific understanding of cannabis and inform efforts to shape public policy.
Celebrate UCLA Bike Month throughout May May 1, 2023 UCLA Transportation will hold free events and offer free bike repair services for Bruin cyclists.
Pri Narang and Sergio Carbajo look to advance quantum science for next-gen sensors May 1, 2023 The UCLA professors envision making a big impact with tiny particles.
Book talks, concerts, exhibitions, films – even a lu’au! – highlight AANHPI Heritage Month May 1, 2023 There’s something for everyone during UCLA’s celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history and culture.
UCLA State of the Commute report highlights progress on sustainability, takes a look ahead May 1, 2023 Notable developments include the growing use of electric vehicles and a decrease in student commuters thanks to more on-campus housing.
Med student Zeena Mestari: Inspired by her roots to keep giving back April 28, 2023 In 2022, she co-founded the student-led Arab Health Organization at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
UCLA concert honors Japanese diplomat’s acts of bravery during the Holocaust April 27, 2023 The musical tribute to Chiune Sugihara on May 18 is the second in the groundbreaking “Music and Justice” series.
‘New Voices, New Visions’: UCLA cinema series spotlights today’s Indigenous filmmakers April 27, 2023 Screenings, which run from June 2 to 18 in Westwood and Eagle Rock, are free to the public.
Growing impact: UCLA reports gains 1 year into comprehensive sustainability plan April 26, 2023 An array of new initiatives has further embedded responsible stewardship into the campus’s operations, education and research, and community engagement.
UCLA Affordability Initiative aims to reduce need for student loans, with donors’ support April 26, 2023 A $15 million commitment for undergraduate scholarships from alumnus Peter Merlone serves as the lead gift.
Unsafe firearm storage is common among veterans with suicidal ideation, study finds April 26, 2023 Among California veterans who had considered suicide, nearly 1 in 5 reported living in a home with at least one firearm stored loaded and unlocked.
UCLA Law alumnus and legal scholar Khaled Beydoun discusses his work and heritage April 25, 2023 Beydoun, who has written several books on Islamophobia, cites UCLA Law’s Critical Race Studies program as pivotal in his development as an academic.
UCLA Depression Research Registry, already 20,000 people strong, aims to enroll more Angelenos April 25, 2023 A new approach developed by UCLA has already improved recruitment for research studies on mental health.
Artist lineup set for ‘Made in L.A. 2023’ at Hammer Museum April 24, 2023 The sixth iteration of the biennial exhibition begins Oct. 1.
Small acts of kindness are frequent and universal, study finds April 21, 2023 An international team including UCLA sociologist Giovanni Rossi found that people rely on each other for help constantly.
In memoriam: Jack Feuer, 71, former editorial director who transformed, championed UCLA Magazine April 21, 2023 Feuer led the publication from 2005 to 2019 after working for such outlets as MediaPost and Adweek.
Honoring 100 years of Black Greek life on campus April 20, 2023 This year marks the centennial of UCLA’s first African American sorority and fraternity; plaque dedication ceremonies will begin April 24.