Shannon Speed honored by students to deliver My Last Lecture
The professor, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, is the first woman of color and non-STEM person to be recognized with the award.
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UCLA Alumni Association pays tribute to Bruins who have made an impact
The UCLA Awards ceremony will take place May 13 at the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center on campus.
Can AI and creativity coexist?
UCLA professors Jacob Foster and Danny Snelson weigh in on how artificial intelligence might influence and invigorate writing, art and culture.
How this third-generation Bruin found a new home at UCLA
Doctoral student Megan Li, whose grandfather, parents and uncle are all Bruins, is helping search for evidence of other civilizations in the universe.
UCLA men’s volleyball brings home its 20th NCAA title
The victory over the University of Hawaii gave the team its first championship since 2006 and UCLA its 121st NCAA championship overall.
AANHPI Heritage Month 2023: Read, watch, listen
UCLA staff recommend books, films, music and more to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Oprah Winfrey, U.S. surgeon general headline WOW mental health summit at UCLA
The May 4 event raised funds for UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
Chancellor Gene Block addresses future of higher education at Milken conference
Is a college education still worth it? The chancellor and other panelists explored the question, as well as economic mobility and university rankings.
Staff news: Administrative Management Group names 2023 award recipients
Lisa Koerbling, Todd LeGassick and David Serrano were honored for the pursuit of excellence in their careers.
Ninez Ponce featured at White House event for AANHPI Heritage Month
The director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research discussed how to ensure Pacific Islander data is included in state surveys.
4 faculty members inducted into National Academy of Sciences for 2023
UCLA’s newest honorees are Miguel García-Garibay, Leonid Kruglyak, Gary Segura and Min Zhou.
UCLA medical student wins UC Grad Slam competition
Brandon Tsai’s research focuses on next-generation COVID-19 vaccines.
Long in the tooth: UCLA–Japan dentistry exchange program marks three decades
Back after COVID, the unique partnership has fostered educational, research and cultural opportunities on both sides of the Pacific.
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird?
A UCLA-led study finds that urban bird species tend to be smaller and less territorial and have greater ability to fly long distances.
UCLA Library preserves the legacy of jazz pianist, composer Horace Tapscott
His archive, which was donated to UCLA Library in 2003, is in the spotlight thanks to a slate of upcoming projects.
$9.5 million in state grants to fund wide-ranging research on cannabis
The two-year grants are meant to further scientific understanding of cannabis and inform efforts to shape public policy.
Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl receives grant to discover neuroprotective treatments for MS
The $7.3 million award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke will support the professor’s research.
Celebrate UCLA Bike Month throughout May
UCLA Transportation will hold free events and offer free bike repair services for Bruin cyclists.
Pri Narang and Sergio Carbajo look to advance quantum science for next-gen sensors
The UCLA professors envision making a big impact with tiny particles.
Book talks, concerts, exhibitions, films – even a lu’au! – highlight AANHPI Heritage Month
There’s something for everyone during UCLA’s celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history and culture.
UCLA State of the Commute report highlights progress on sustainability, takes a look ahead
Notable developments include the growing use of electric vehicles and a decrease in student commuters thanks to more on-campus housing.
UCLA announces 2023-24 salary increase for eligible employees
The University of California intends to provide a general 4.6% salary increase for eligible, policy-covered staff employees and academic employees.
Med student Zeena Mestari: Inspired by her roots to keep giving back
In 2022, she co-founded the student-led Arab Health Organization at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
2023 UCLA Meteorite Gallery Poetry Contest
Submit up to three poems about meteorites, asteroids or other celestial bodies for a chance to be featured in the Meteorite Gallery.