English professor Justin Torres receives 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship April 17, 2024 He plans to use his grant to support the writing of his next novel, which considers the role of triadic relations in structuring life.
UCLA recognizes Armenian Genocide with week of public events April 17, 2024 Student groups and UCLA’s Promise Armenian Institute are among those hosting free programs from April 17-29.
Supportive housing program for Californians experiencing homelessness shows promise April 17, 2024 Housing for a Healthy California program moved 200-plus people into housing, lowered their medical costs.
L.A. County residents’ satisfaction with quality of life matches low in year 9 of UCLA survey April 17, 2024 Concerns over the high cost of living weighed on the overall rating as renters feel especially pessimistic about their futures.
From Africa to the U.S.: Giving back by making math possible April 16, 2024 Professor Wilfrid Gangbo finds inspiration in uplifting his fellow Black mathematicians, past and present.
In memoriam: Ying-Ying Meng, 68, scholar of environmental health April 16, 2024 Meng, who was director of research at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and focused on the causes of and solutions to inequities in health from a holistic perspective, died April 11.
UCLA transit pass programs improved accessibility and reduced emissions in 2023 April 16, 2024 The annual State of the Commute report documents Bruins’ commuting behavior each year.
Sean Astin to deliver UCLA College commencement address April 16, 2024 The award-winning actor, advocate and UCLA alumnus will speak at ceremonies scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on June 14 in Pauley Pavilion.
Advance in immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer April 15, 2024 Research brief: A new T cell-screening process revealed previously unidentified receptors that target prostate cancer.
It’s Jackie Robinson Day and we’re celebrating the legacy of the Bruin legend April 15, 2024 Robinson, once called “the greatest UCLA athlete of all time,” became the first Black player in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947.
U7+ Alliance of World Universities urge G7 to increase access to higher education April 12, 2024 Chancellor Gene Block and Vice Provost Cindy Fan joined university leaders from 18 countries to address global challenges.
EPA in the courts over vehicle emissions, and regulating ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water April 11, 2024 It’s been a busy week for Environmental Protection Agency watchers. UCLA experts weigh in.
Your brain on genetics April 11, 2024 Daniel Geschwind will discuss what genes have taught us about complex brain disorders during his Faculty Research Lecture.
Advance in light-based computing shows capabilities for future smart cameras April 11, 2024 UCLA-developed experimental device quickly processes ambient light and demonstrates ability to reduce glare in images.
Persistent gaps for Black Californians would take over 248 years to close April 11, 2024 The State of Black California 2024 report analyzes two decades of socioeconomic status data.
Q&A: Tyrone Howard on dismantling racial injustice in education April 10, 2024 The UCLA professor will lead the 2024 meeting of the American Education Research Association, where the topic will be at the forefront.
UCLA receives $5 million grant to align neuroscience and societal needs April 10, 2024 The funding will help create a multidisciplinary research center that aims to maximize the potential of neuroscience for public good.
UCLA College honors 5 visionary supporters with centennial awards April 8, 2024 The awardees — alumni and friends of the College — were recognized for their extraordinary leadership and philanthropy at a Royce Hall event.
Celebrating differences in the health care field April 8, 2024 Syrian American medical student Reem Karmouta never thought about becoming a doctor — until she met one who looked just like her.
Q&A: Lynn Vavreck discusses Biden, Trump and America’s great political divide April 8, 2024 The UCLA professor explains key election issues, voter ‘calcification’ and why 2024 might resemble 2016 and 2020.
People make more patient decisions when shown the benefits first April 5, 2024 Focusing immediately on the benefits of waiting might help people improve their self-control.
Disrupting the narratives that legitimize long-term incarceration April 4, 2024 The University of California Sentencing Project has been awarded a new $2 million grant by the Mellon Foundation.
In memoriam: Diego Loukota, 38, specialist in Buddhism and ‘once-in-a-generation’ intellect April 3, 2024 Even among other leading lights in his field, Loukota’s extraordinary talent for learning, understanding and analyzing languages stood out.
IN FOCUS: Arab American Heritage Month April 1, 2024 A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Arab American voices, histories and research.
Report lays out a path for theaters’ sustainability in post-pandemic world April 1, 2024 Could practices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic point the way to new audiences and more reliable funding?