For News Media

"I thought undergraduates who never served should have some idea what it's like so they can think about veterans' issues in a more nuanced way," psychology major Andrew Nicholls says.

Academics & Faculty > News Releases

January 18, 2013

UCLA sets new undergraduate applications record

With nearly 100,000 applicants seeking admission for 2013, UCLA remains the most applied-to university in the country, drawing exceptionally talented students from California and beyond.

Campus News > News Releases

January 08, 2013

Jazz legends Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter named UCLA professors

"The mentoring experience will be profound for us," said Hancock of his and Shorter's new role instructing jazz performance students at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

Arts & Humanities > News Releases

December 03, 2012

Learning to give: UCLA students distribute five-figure grants to 4 local nonprofits

The unique course is designed to teach students about philanthropy and the local nonprofit sector by having them divvy up a pot of $100,000 to organizations working to help the community.

Arts & Humanities > News Releases

October 23, 2012

Financial concerns a major source of stress for faculty at U.S. public colleges, universities

Faculty members at U.S. colleges and universities continue to experience multiple sources of work–life stress, but those at public institutions in particular cited financial concerns as a top source of stress over the last two years,...

Research > News Releases

October 11, 2012

Dishing out curry to fund scholarships at UCLA in memory of paramedic son

The fund started by Emiko Sekine and her family in honor of her late son Mitch provides scholarships for students at UCLA's Paramedic Education Program.

Health Sciences > News Releases

September 28, 2012

UCLA Department of Music announces fall 2012 events

The UCLA Department of Music offers a variety of events for the public's enjoyment this fall, including performances by faculty, students and visiting artists.

Arts & Humanities > News Releases

September 27, 2012

UCLA Dept. of World Arts and Cultures/Dance announces events for fall 2012

The UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance (WACD) is offering a variety of events for the public's enjoyment this fall.

Arts & Humanities > News Releases

September 14, 2012

UCLA Department of Design | Media Arts announces events for fall 2012

The UCLA Department of Design | Media Arts (DMA) is offering a variety of events for the public's enjoyment this fall, including exhibitions and lectures.