5 UCLA professors receive 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships April 7, 2023 The honorees are Michael Berry, Scott Cummings, Prineha Narang, Alex Purves and Michael Rothberg.
Lawmakers introduced 563 measures against critical race theory in 2021 and 2022 April 6, 2023 More than 240 of them have been adopted, according to a new UCLA Law report.
Study finds steep decline in day-to-day violence in California schools April 5, 2023 Drawing from 18 years of data, the research points to increased safety overall, even as mass shootings have continued.
Drug overdose fatalities among older adults have quadrupled in past 20 years April 4, 2023 The findings suggest a need for better public health policies aimed at mental health and substance use disorders.
Nanoparticle with mRNA appears to prevent, treat peanut allergies in mice April 3, 2023 A UCLA-developed technology could also provide a platform for fighting other allergies and autoimmune disorders.
Would more parks and trees help L.A. County residents live longer? April 3, 2023 A UCLA-led study predicts that an equitable ‘greening’ plan could add up to a million years in collective life expectancy.
Those who support Black Lives Matter tend to be less hesitant about vaccines, UCLA study finds March 30, 2023 The findings suggest that efforts to encourage vaccination might do well to take advantage of positive feelings between different social groups.
Diversity takes a step back in theatrical films – but strides forward in streaming March 30, 2023 The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report shows diverse casts continue to draw larger and more diverse audiences.
Hammer Museum at UCLA celebrates long-awaited expansion and transformation March 29, 2023 A weekend of gala events kicked off a new era for the renewed hub of the arts.
Gap in ‘excess deaths’ has widened between U.S. and Europe, but only partly due to COVID-19 March 29, 2023 Except among its oldest citizens, the U.S. has higher death rates in all age groups than five high-income European nations.
Rats! Rodents seem to make the same logical errors humans do March 29, 2023 Both tend to judge the co-occurrence of two events as more probable than one event alone. Could mental shortcuts be to blame?
Quiet leadership that builds community: A Q&A with Carol Block March 29, 2023 In honor of Women’s History Month, Block discusses the inspirational figures in her life and her efforts on behalf of women leaders across campus.
UCLA Nursing receives UC grant to diversify pool of nursing doctoral candidates March 28, 2023 The school intends to recruit more students from Hispanic-serving institutions to its doctoral programs and, ultimately, its faculty.
Vegetation browning from drought hits L.A.’s disadvantaged communities hardest March 27, 2023 A UCLA-led study reveals a “geography of inequality” across the region’s coastal areas.
Michael Waterstone named dean of UCLA School of Law March 27, 2023 The UCLA alumnus, an expert in disability and civil rights law, is currently dean at LMU Loyola Law School.
Creating a more inclusive beauty industry through science March 27, 2023 AJ Addae, a UCLA chemical biology doctoral student, launched a company that develops cosmetics for people with darker skin tones
Erin Sanders O’Leary appointed inaugural vice provost for teaching and learning March 24, 2023 The UCLA alumna and former UCLA faculty member currently leads the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Women’s History Month 2023: Read, watch, listen March 23, 2023 From books, graphic novels and podcasts to narrative films and documentaries, staff members recommend their top picks.
Recent campus improvements aimed at making UCLA roads, walkways safer March 23, 2023 UCLA Transportation and UCLA Facilities Management are working to make campus safer for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders.
Q&A: Bioengineer Mireille Kamariza can’t wait to see what’s next March 23, 2023 The newly minted UCLA professor is dedicated to improving testing for tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.
After a long road to UCLA, he’s now on the UC Board of Regents March 23, 2023 Drawing lessons from his own journey, doctoral student Merhawi Tesfai aims to break down barriers to higher education.
When it comes to identifying new gene therapies, she’s in it for the long run March 22, 2023 Two years after she first joined a UCLA lab, Grace McAuley identified a critical step toward a possible therapy for a rare disease.
UCLA Anderson receives $3 million from Riordan Foundation for namesake outreach programs March 22, 2023 The Riordan Programs, founded in 1987, provide mentorship and support for high school and college students and recent college graduates.
Marilyn Raphael brings us the cold facts about Antarctica and climate change March 21, 2023 Environmental institute director spreads UCLA’s expertise from Southern California to the southern tip of the world.
‘I am a Bruin!!’ Newly admitted students share their jubilation at being #UCLABOUND March 20, 2023 Watch social media posts from UCLA’s newest Bruins as they scream, dance, hug and celebrate with family and friends.