Dr. Lisa Nicholas leads task force to treat health inequity issues
The UCLA clinical professor, inspired by her childhood doctor to pursue a medical career, hopes to set an example for other people of color in health care.
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Five new members join UCLA Foundation board of directors
They will join new board chair Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, who succeeds outgoing chair Craig Ehrlich.
Study shows HIV speeds up body’s aging processes soon after infection
Changes at the DNA level can accelerate aging by nearly five years, UCLA researchers and their colleagues report.
Q&A: What you should know about new COVID vaccines for young kids
UCLA’s Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice discusses the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, which are now available to children as young as 6 months.
UCLA survey quantifies COVID vaccine hesitancy among Californians
More than half of Californians who aren’t vaccinated are still worried about side effects, a new report finds.
Curtis Plotkin named assistant vice chancellor of environment, health & safety
The former consultant will lead efforts to help enhance the safety of the campus community.
Sheila Kuehl on the legacy – and digital future – of ‘Get Used to It’
The UCLA alumna and Los Angeles County supervisor hosted the landmark talk show, which began in 1992.
$1 million gift endows UCLA faculty chair in piano performance
Alumni Ralph and Shirley Shapiro have now funded more than 20 endowed chairs across campus.
UCLA’s Clark Library receives centuries-old rare books from longtime donor
The donation of 40 historical texts from Paul Chrzanowski further bolsters an already remarkable collection of early English texts.
UCLA scholars, policymakers consider post–Roe v. Wade landscape
California and Los Angeles will play a critical role in ensuring reproductive rights, panelists said.
Williams Institute research on LGBTQ students made strong case for Title IX changes
UCLA experts welcome Biden’s new proposals but say higher education still has far to go to ensure students are protected.
UCLA scholars awarded prestigious Balzan Prize
Saul Friedländer, Giorgio Buccellati and Marilyn Kelly-Buccellati will be honored in Switzerland next month.
Matthew Fisher appointed editor of Viator
The English professor will lead the medieval and early modern studies journal’s new editorial team
UCLA Alumni Association Board welcomes new members for 2022–23
Ann Wang, a 2013 graduate, was elected to a two-year term as president.
Know the signs of heat stroke and exhaustion
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of serious illness. UCLA doctors tell you how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
June 28: Summer Night Cinema at the Hammer Museum
Join UCLA for an after-hours museum event and free screening of “Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)”
UCLA surgeons develop new technique to reduce Adam’s apple without neck scar
The gender-affirming procedure could help reduce the stigma faced by transgender and nonbinary patients.
Sarah Beckmann selected for Rome Prize by the American Academy
The highly competitive distinction supports advanced independent work and research in the arts and humanities.
UCLA ‘initiative’ formally becomes Latino Policy and Politics Institute
Ongoing funding from the state has allowed the institute to grow from a start-up initiative to a permanent research fixture at UCLA.
Jingyi Li named fellow at Radcliffe Institute, awarded Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant
The interdisciplinary expert in statistics and genomics is among 50 scholars selected as fellows for the 2022-23 academic year.
Summer cinema: UCLA Film & Television Archive screenings
The free public programs, presented at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum, run from July 8 through Sept. 30.
Varghese John receives award for Alzheimer’s research
The neurology professor was honored with the Oskar Fischer Prize for his work on potential therapeutics.
Dr. Joe Hines honored with Sherman M. Mellinkoff Faculty Award
The professor and interim chair of the surgery department was recognized for outstanding relationships with patients.
Most major U.S. cities are underprepared for rising temperatures
While many municipal climate plans cite extreme heat as a threat, few propose any comprehensive strategy to address it, a UCLA-led analysis shows.
UCLA scholars explore the history, meaning and promise of Juneteenth
In recognition of the holiday, UCLA Newsroom shares insights from UCLA professors Eddie Cole, Karida Brown and Brenda Stevenson.