14 faculty projects earn Chancellor’s Arts Initiative grants at UCLA February 25, 2026 The latest grants support creative research spanning migration histories, digital performance, environmental justice and community storytelling.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha want to see caring, affectionate dads and vulnerable men in movies and TV February 25, 2026 Center for Scholars & Storytellers report shows young audiences are rejecting outdated masculine stereotypes on screen.
‘Hate is not felt equally’: Study reveals who is more likely to experience hate acts February 25, 2026 Data show which groups of Californians are among the most targeted.
Female genital mutilation: How UCLA advocates are working with global partners to end the practice February 24, 2026 The collaboration brings together medical schools, professional medical organizations and activist survivor groups.
A legacy of perseverance at UCLA February 24, 2026 In honor of Black History Month, UCLA Newsroom revisits the story of one family whose imprint on the university spans nearly a century.
Chemists thought phosphorus had shown all its cards. It surprised them with a new move February 23, 2026 UCLA organic chemists have made phosphine behave like precious metal catalysts.
Thousands of early modern Japanese books from UCLA, Berkeley, UCSF to be digitized in Yanai Initiative project February 23, 2026 The collaboration with Kyoto’s Ritsumeikan University will create what could become the largest digital collection of its kind outside of Japan.
Bruin at the Olympics: How did Alysa Liu do in Milan? February 20, 2026 Part of Team USA’s self-dubbed “Blade Angels,” Alysa Liu returned to the ice this week, competing in the women’s figure skating competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Q&A: The ‘Rock’ that started it all February 19, 2026 As UCLA’s Westwood centennial approaches, professor emeritus Robert Gurval answers questions about Founders’ Rock and campus history.
Civil engineering transfer student reflects on the importance of mentorship and representation February 19, 2026 Gomaa-Mersal’s commitment to representation and public impact extends beyond campus and into her professional work.
Remembering Jesse Jackson’s powerful moments at UCLA February 18, 2026 Jackson pressed generations of Bruins toward civil engagement and economic equality through speeches, commencement addresses and campus rallies.
The home of next-gen genius: 3 UCLA professors named Sloan Research Fellows February 17, 2026 David Clewett, Pradip Gatkine and Juliana Londoño-Vélez are among 126 scholars across the United States and Canada selected for the prestigious award.
UCLA receives $2 million gift from the Jivrajka Family Foundation to establish endowed chair February 17, 2026 Dr. Ravi Dave has been appointed Jivrajka Family Foundation Chair to develop and oversee the UCLA Health South Asian Heart Program.
Nanoparticle-based gene editing could expand treatment options for cystic fibrosis February 17, 2026 Replacing the entire faulty gene rather than correcting individual mutations may allow the therapy to work across all patients with cystic fibrosis.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks at UCLA Law February 13, 2026 Sotomayor, the first Latina to serve on the nation's highest court, shared insights on law, public service and leadership.
UCLA Strategic Communications wins 2 AVA Digital Awards February 13, 2026 “Everyday Miracles,” an animated short video highlighting the importance of federally funded research, won two gold awards.
What’s next for universities? Chancellor Julio Frenk looks ahead to the changing future of education and work February 12, 2026 The UCLA leader spoke with families and educators about technology, higher education and why lifelong learning is essential.
UCLA Library’s Bonnie Cashin Lecture Series returns on March 5 February 12, 2026 Fashion historian and Met curator Mellissa Huber will present a public talk revisiting the significant legacy of the mid-century designer.
Preserving Maya memory and history across borders February 12, 2026 Floridalma Boj Lopez’s new book reminds audiences that Maya are still here and are critical cultural producers.
UCLA launches SoCal Quantum Alliance to accelerate quantum innovation and workforce development February 12, 2026 The strategic partnership brings together academia and industry leadership to advance the governor’s Quantum California initiative.
How UCLA Fielding supported research, recovery and public health after the 2025 Los Angeles fires February 12, 2026 Faculty, staff and students continue interdisciplinary efforts to understand the impact of the blazes.
96% of children needing palliative care reside in low, middle-income countries: Study February 11, 2026 UCLA researchers estimate 10.6 million children worldwide experience serious health-related suffering annually and require specialized medical care.
Hydrogen sulfide detected in distant gas giant exoplanets for the first time February 11, 2026 The discovery confirms that they are not brown dwarfs.
UCLA’s Xiaochun Li elected to the National Academy of Engineering February 10, 2026 The UCLA Samueli engineering professor is one of the world’s pioneers in nanotech manufacturing.
How UCLA scientists helped reimagine a forgotten battery design from Thomas Edison February 10, 2026 International team creates quick-charging, long-lasting prototype with potential for renewable energy storage