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The 360: Watch: Is SCOTUS a check on executive overreach?
An all-star panel of legal scholars, moderated by Rick Hasen, analyze the decisions and implications of the Supreme Court’s most recent term.
Deportation Data Project from UCLA and UC Berkeley helps draw clearer picture of recent immigration crackdowns
Nearly 70% of detainees in L.A. had never been charged with a crime.
New research reveals alarming decline in U.S. children’s health
The comprehensive 17-year study finds rising mortality, chronic illness and mental health challenges among U.S. children and youth.
Homelessness Prevention Unit participants 71% less likely to enter a shelter, California Policy Lab at UCLA finds
The HPU uses a first-of-its-kind predictive model to identify L.A. County residents most at risk of homelessness.
Duration of heat waves accelerating faster than global warming
The longest and rarest heat waves — which can last for weeks — show the greatest increase in frequency.
UCLA team finds high levels of particulates in air near electric vehicle fast charging stations
The study was conducted across Los Angeles County.
USAID cuts may lead to more than 14 million deaths globally, including 4.5 million children under 5 by 2030, researchers say
The figures reflect the projected consequences of halting funding.
Cuts to federal science spending will cost every American
The University of California and UC campuses are pressing Congress to reject proposed budget cuts and reinvest in our national science agencies.
New research reveals significant wage gap for Latina workers in Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties
UCLA and a group of collaborators found wage gaps, education access challenges and underlying workforce conditions, predominantly among Latinas.
More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions
UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.
A decade after the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, marriage equality endures risky terrain
Same-sex marriage has boomed, but LGBTQ rights and protections are under threat of being taken away.
How California’s Indigenous tribes affect and are affected by policy issues in California
Rudy Ortega Jr., president of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, spoke to students at UCLA Luskin about the policy landscape.
Genetic testing for children with autism and intellectual disabilities remains rare in Medicaid, despite national guidelines
Fewer than one in five Medicaid-enrolled children with autism or intellectual disability receive recommended genetic testing.
Dialogue across Difference: These instructors are bringing a new approach into the classroom
UCLA’s first cohort of DaD faculty fellows will foster teaching that builds connection, empathy and common ground around complex issues.
Juneteenth at UCLA: Events and research honoring the holiday’s history and promise
Read about holiday-related happenings on campus and revisit Newsroom stories explaining Juneteenth’s inception, evolution and meaning.
UCLA Anderson Forecast: U.S., California economies slow amid persistent economic, geopolitical uncertainties
The second quarterly report of 2025 presents a sobering view of the economic landscape for both the state and the nation.
Future of film lies in inclusive storytelling as diversity boosts success on streaming
The industry needs to reflect new realities, according to UCLA’s latest Hollywood Diversity Report.
Global health researcher and advocate Felicia Marie Knaul to speak at International Institute commencement
A Harvard-trained health economist, Knaul has been engaged in public health research, social development and advocacy throughout her career.
The life and legacy of a magnanimous Moroccan messenger
In honoring his father, UCLA professor Aomar Boum and his daughter interwove family and national histories.
The 360: Mass deportations can lead to depressed economy
UCLA urban planning and sociology professor Chris Tilly explains the impact on immigrant families and the economy.
Community organizations awarded $200,000 to implement UCLA students’ health equity projects
The winning proposals will support Black male trauma recovery, foster youth resilience, autism-friendly emergency departments and accessible playgrounds.
‘Active travel’ study identifies pathways for designing walking- and cycling-friendly cities
City-level policies reduce global emissions by 6% and create about $435 billion in health benefits.
Chancellor Julio Frenk’s inaugural address: ‘An extraordinary university at an extraordinary time’
On June 5, 2025, Julio Frenk was formally inaugurated as UCLA’s seventh chancellor at Royce Hall, where he set out his collective vision for UCLA’s future.
Watch: Bruin Talks symposium showcases how research and the arts ‘heal, inspire and illuminate’
Six of UCLA’s leading scholars and artists from across disciplines showcased the incredible depth, breadth and impact of Bruin scholarship and innovation.