Can ‘urban humanism’ reverse L.A.’s housing crisis? In some ways, it already has February 29, 2024 On March 7, Dana Cuff will discuss architecture’s ability to design more equitable futures at UCLA’s Faculty Research Lecture.
UCLA Labor Center’s Kent Wong honored by L.A. County with award for human relations advocacy January 19, 2024 Wong was recognized for his work bringing people together “to stand up for social justice, fair wages, and humane working conditions.”
Challenge accepted: Graduate students answer call to help boost health equity January 11, 2024 Finalists in the UCLA Health Equity Challenge proposed innovative measures to help those often underserved.
Watch: ‘L.A. Stories,’ UCLA Library’s new video series January 9, 2024 The series, which highlights the city’s past through current library collections, kicks off with an episode on Los Angeles labor history.
L.A. asks how to equitably achieve 100% clean energy by 2035 – and UCLA answers November 16, 2023 In a report released today, more than 20 researchers provide strategies that center equity and justice in LADWP’s transition.
12 feet of hope: ‘Little Amal’ the refugee has a big impact at UCLA Community School November 3, 2023 Students welcomed the giant puppet and her message of empathy for refugees fleeing war, famine and persecution around the globe.
‘Creating the future’: UCLA launches its new strategic plan October 26, 2023 The five-year project aims to deepen the university’s impact — on campus, in the broader community and around the globe.
Newly digitized Florentine Codex reveals Aztec culture, language October 26, 2023 UCLA scholars contributed to Getty project, which makes 16th-century Indigenous Mexican knowledge and culture available online.
2,000 volunteers bring UCLA spirit of service to the L.A. community October 3, 2023 The fall tradition marking the return to campus hosted 46 volunteer projects across greater Los Angeles.
UCLA’s workshop in Oaxaca immerses L.A. teachers in Indigenous Mexican culture August 18, 2023 That Latin American Institute summer program prepares K–12 instructors to bring new knowledge into their classrooms.
Aspiring urban planner chews into use of city property for outdoor dining June 12, 2023 Research by Graham Rossmore, who will graduate with a master’s in urban planning, has already influenced Los Angeles policy decisions.
Law students advocate for equitable groundwater rules at state Capitol April 20, 2023 Proposed legislation, which grew out the students’ work in a legal clinic project, would benefit small farmers who can’t afford big legal fees.
Classroom-in-residence program returns to Hammer Museum April 14, 2023 Sixth-graders from the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools learn about art, themselves and each other.
UCLA Health receives $25.3 million for street medicine program caring for homeless March 1, 2023 The state grant will help the program expand its coordination with other groups and agencies serving Los Angeles’ unhoused population.
Sustainable LA Grand Challenge launches initiative focused on transportation February 23, 2023 TRACtion — for Transformative Research and Collaboration — will begin with a two-year endeavor called Transforming Transportation in Los Angeles.
‘You can’t silence me’: Students celebrate MLK’s legacy – and hip-hop – with spoken word and rap February 6, 2023 Performers from UCLA and Crenshaw High School honored the late civil rights leader at the 34th MLK Oratorical Contest.
Serving California is easier than you might think January 19, 2023 Interested UCLA alumni learn about how to join state commissions and boards.
Concert for social justice to feature Brubeck Trio, world premieres from UCLA faculty January 11, 2023 UCLA musicians, others to perform Dave Brubeck’s ‘The Gates of Justice’ on campus and in the community.
UCLA linebacker mentors student-athletes in Los Angeles K-12 schools January 4, 2023 Law student Shea Pitts uses his sports stardom to inspire students in under-resourced communities.
UCLA collaboration fosters mathematical brilliance of Latino and Black middle school students January 4, 2023 Undergraduates work in L.A. schools to bolster math learning through innovative research electives.
UCLA Extension works with VA to prepare veterans for workplace success November 10, 2022 The Success Academy, a collaboration with the VA of Greater Los Angeles that began in 2019, is back after a hiatus during the pandemic.
UCLA Extension collaboration with Google will provide free tech training, student support October 26, 2022 A new program that will include job placement services aims to create career opportunities for adults from underserved backgrounds.
Space medicine: Future interplanetary travel will depend on it October 21, 2022 UCLA’s Dr. Haig Aintablian, campus’s first space medicine fellow, will have a role in shaping the next generation of flight physicians.
UCLA Engineering launches free, immersive math program for high school students October 11, 2022 Ninth and 10th graders will participate in hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Housing law aimed to aid California K-12 educators was co-authored by UCLA team October 6, 2022 Professor Dana Cuff and colleagues wrote the legislation, which streamlines the development of affordable and mixed-income housing for teachers and support staff.