Historian James Gelvin's new book, "The Arab Uprisings," offers a comprehensive, nation-by-nation assessment of recent unrest in the Middle East. Story
Around Campus
Life of Winston Doby celebrated
Chancellor Gene Block led a Royce Hall gathering to remember the late champion of student diversity and access.
Moving forward
An exhibition at the Fowler Museum will explore life after the Great East Japan Earthquake of last year.
Green construction
UCLA has certified five buildings under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program since 2006.
Film classics from UCLA
When it comes to revisiting the big-screen movie palace experience, there’s only one act in town: UCLA Film & Television Archive on Broadway.
Dickens and social networks
In the 19th-century technological revolution, Charles Dickens foresaw the potential for new kinds of social networks, a UCLA scholar says.
Universities and cities
Chancellor Gene Block joined other university presidents to discuss whether colleges can save their cities.
Difference maker
Senior Elaine Codd is commited to volunteer service, on and off campus.
Fitting Wooden to a T
New line of John Wooden shirts helps support student scholarships. UCLA Today
Latest News
Police investigating sexual assault on campus
The alleged sexual assault occurred at the top of Saxon steps, in the northwest part of campus, early Friday morning, Jan. 27.
Incoming college students more liberal on political, social issues
On same-sex marriage, affirmative action and educational access for undocumented students, support among the nation's freshmen is rising, UCLA's annual survey finds.
Professor: How new media is driving the Occupy movement
Lacking structured leadership, a single spokesperson and even a clear message, the Occupy movement has grown through the use of personal media and new technologies.
UCLA Law report urges California to protect public from toxic products
"Toxics in Consumer Products" makes a case for new legislation to strengthen the state's nascent chemical regulation program.
Young breast cancer survivors face quality-of-life challenges
Treatment can result in a slew of problems, from severe psychological distress and infertility to premature menopause and weight gain, a UCLA study found.
Tiny amounts of alcohol extend worm's life, but why?
"This finding floored us — it's shocking," said Steven Clarke, professor of chemistry and biochemistry and senior author of the study.
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Today's Topic
Pollution-free
The California Air Resources Board has approved strict new regulations aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from cars and putting more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road by 2025. UCLA has experts.
UCLA In the News
Survey: the mind of today's freshmen
The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed and the Contra Costa Times reported on findings from the annual nationwide Freshman Survey conducted by UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute (HERI).
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