UCLA professor receives Bancroft Prize in American history
Historian Kelly Lytle Hernández was honored for her book “Bad Mexicans,” which looks at the Mexican Revolution from both sides of the border.
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Inspired by their chance to make a difference
Nearly 180 students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA celebrate Match Day 2023.
Alex Hall appointed interim director of UCLA’s Sustainable LA Grand Challenge
Hall, who assumed the role March 1, focuses on developing regional climate models to help spur science-informed action on climate change.
Jeff Burke, Lixia Zhang awarded grant from Omidyar Network
The professors, who lead the Named Data Microverse project, were among the winners of the inaugural Future of Data Challenge.
Q&A: Monica L. Smith on how humans have adapted to natural forces throughout history
“The Power of Nature,” edited by the UCLA anthropologist, explores how people have responded to volcanoes, epidemics and droughts.
Struggles with housing costs during pandemic linked to lack of health care for many Californians
In a UCLA Center for Health Policy Research survey, one-third of those with housing affordability issues said they put off medical care in 2021.
U.S., California economies remain at crossroads as Fed continues to combat inflation
The latest UCLA Anderson Forecast finds that the relative strength of state’s economy is due in part to a healthy construction sector.
A Victorian-era computer pioneer gets to speak for herself
Ada Lovelace published the first description of a computer program; a UCLA doctoral student is using AI to reveal her forgotten story.
Strengthening UC Climate Policy: Community Feedback Forum on March 15
Faculty and staff can learn more about the planned policy changes in a Wednesday, March 15, webinar.
Celebrate Pi Day with a slice of UCLA PIES
In honor of 3/14, we spotlight the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Indo-European Studies.
In memoriam: Amy Fuller Kearney, 54, led UCLA women’s rowing for 2 decades
The three-time Olympian established the Bruins’ program as a consistent national competitor.
ARTEMIS – UCLA’s most advanced humanoid robot – gets ready for action
The machine, developed by a robotics lab at UCLA Engineering, will take part in an international competition in July.
$5 million gift from Nancy and Howard Marks endows chair in women’s health research at UCLA
The inaugural chair holder is Dr. Beth Karlan, a UCLA professor of obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Karol Watson honored by American College of Cardiology
The professor and attending physician received the Bernadine Healy Leadership award for her contributions to women’s cardiovascular health.
March 18: UCLA Philharmonia, Chorale and Chamber Singers to perform at Royce Hall
Neal Stulberg will conduct the student groups as they join forces to deliver their Winter 2023 performance at Royce Hall.
UCLA expands SafeRide for finals week
Students preparing for exams can use the service during extended hours March 18–23.
UCLA study on immune cell response could lead to more effective immunotherapy
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists adapted advanced gene-editing technology to make their observations.
Neil Garg receives AAAS Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science
The professor has developed online educational tools for students and will launch an organic chemistry camp for children this summer.
3-day program features work from art professor Cauleen Smith
The collection, presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum, includes short films and “Black Utopia LP.”
Rethinking research: Q&A with associate professor Jasmine Trice
The faculty director for Thinking Gender 2023 discusses her vision for the conference, which was held in person for the first time since 2020.
In memoriam: Wayne Shorter, 89, acclaimed jazz innovator
The 12-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer joined the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music faculty in 2012.
UCLA Health receives $25.3 million for street medicine program caring for homeless
The state grant will help the program expand its coordination with other groups and agencies serving Los Angeles’ unhoused population.
From classic to punk-fueled: UCLA Film & Television Archive’s free spring programs
The lineup includes new restorations, a world premiere and treasures from out of this world.
All 5 Academy Award nominees for costume design to participate in UCLA panel, March 11
The annual Sketch to Screen discussion returns as a live event at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
March 6: Garry Kasparov to give 21st Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture at UCLA
The human rights activist, author and former world chess champion will speak at UCLA Anderson School of Management.