How Dr. Yalda Afshar became a trusted COVID spokesperson May 9, 2022 The physician-scientist moved quickly to research how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and babies.
Course teaches students to provide better health care for people with disabilities May 5, 2022 Creating the class, which was a collaboration between the UCLA School of Nursing and the disability studies program, was a labor of love for Professor Lauren Clark.
Only 10 vaquita porpoises survive, but species may not be doomed, scientists say May 5, 2022 If they can escape death in poachers’ nets, the endangered marine mammal is well poised genetically to rebound despite inbreeding.
Hybrid, remote work arrangements benefited campus commuters in 2021 May 5, 2022 The latest State of the Commute report found that UCLA had its lowest-ever rate of commutes by solo drivers last year.
3 UCLA faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2022 May 4, 2022 Dr. E. Dale Abel, Robert Bjork and Rosa Matzkin were honored for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Chancellor Block joins podcast to discuss future of higher education May 3, 2022 The key challenge, he said, is maintaining a top-tier experience while increasing access.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Read, watch, listen 2022 May 3, 2022 From rock band the Linda Lindas to podcasts to the dimension-jumping “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” staff recommend their media musts.
University of California announces Native American Opportunity Plan May 2, 2022 Indigenous students from California who are part of federally recognized Native American tribes will have their full in-state tuition costs covered.
Affirmative action bans had ‘devastating impact’ on diversity in medical schools, UCLA-led study finds May 2, 2022 Researchers examined enrollment data from 1985 through 2019 for 53 medical schools.
Augmented reality exhibition places viewers in midst of WWII-era forced removal of Japanese Americans May 2, 2022 ‘BeHere / 1942,’ presented by the Yanai Initiative of UCLA and Tokyo’s Waseda University, runs from May 7 to Oct. 9.
Cornel West to deliver UC Regents’ Lecture at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music April 29, 2022 The lecture, which will be held Wednesday, May 11, at 5 p.m., is free and open to the public.
In memoriam: Samuel Aroni, 94, architecture professor, and scholar and survivor of the Holocaust April 29, 2022 The longtime faculty member twice served as acting dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
11 UCLA faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 28, 2022 UCLA had the second highest number of honorees among colleges and universities this year, followed by Stanford, UC Berkeley, MIT and Yale.
Reassessing the legacy of Jewish filmmaker Hugo Haas April 28, 2022 Michael Beckerman will deliver the inaugural Lowell Milken Lecture in Jewish Music on May 3. The event is free and open to the public.
UCLA program provides campus jobs, career support for people with autism April 28, 2022 A partnership with a local placement agency has facilitated the hiring of 11 employees, with plans to expand soon.
Former governors Wilson, Davis discuss housing, crime and more at Luskin Summit April 27, 2022 In a discussion moderated by UCLA’s Jim Newton, the two leaders express differing perspectives on a range of California issues.
The art of belonging: Arab American artist Saj Issa explores identity, ritual and labor in new works April 27, 2022 The UCLA graduate student will be having her first solo exhibition at Le Maximum Los Angeles, May 14 to June 19.
UCLA releases first comprehensive sustainability plan April 26, 2022 The plan includes initiatives focused on transportation, energy, water and food systems.
UCLA recognizes faculty for their outstanding teaching April 26, 2022 Recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Teaching Awards were honored by the Academic Senate and Center for the Advancement of Teaching,
Facebook whistleblower and director of ‘The Social Dilemma’ talk about social media’s impact April 26, 2022 Professor Ramesh Srinivasan joined Frances Haugen and Jeff Orlowski-Yang for the panel, which was part of UCLA’s Common Experience program.
Most California incentive programs meant to reduce energy use have the opposite effect April 25, 2022 “Not all energy-efficient upgrades or programs are the same,” said Magali Delmas, a UCLA environmental economist and co-author of the paper.
Some long COVID-19 cases may be caused by abnormally suppressed immune system April 25, 2022 A UCLA-led study suggests that boosting immunity could be a possible treatment.
Chon Noriega to discuss the connection between destroying a piano and history’s unreliable narrative April 25, 2022 The distinguished professor of film, television and digital media will deliver the 131st Faculty Research Lecture on April 28.
Reimagining the future of health and wellness in California April 25, 2022 A UCLA report prepared as part of the California 100 initiative helps point the way toward greater access and equity for state residents.
In year 7 of UCLA survey, L.A. residents express lowest-ever satisfaction with county’s quality of life April 22, 2022 Scores declined in each of the nine categories covered by the annual report.