Q&A: Space physicist Jacob Bortnik on the new UCLA SPACE Institute
The UCLA professor speaks about why even non-scientists should be intrigued by space research and how the new organization will foster scholarly collaboration.
More Stories
Pregnant moms and depression: Study links rising symptoms to kids’ behavioral issues
The seven-year study, led by UCLA psychologists, tracked mothers and their offspring from preconception until the children were 5 years old.
Studying animal evolution to advance women’s health
Understanding the adaptations that protect female animals from disorders may help humans too, UCLA research suggests.
Study assesses mental health effects of pandemic-related school closures
Adolescent females were especially vulnerable, according to the UCLA-led research.
Thousands set to receive degrees as UCLA holds on-campus commencement ceremonies
More than 13,800 students from the class of 2022 will receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Q&A: What you need to know about monkeypox
UCLA infectious disease expert Anne Rimoin says the risk for most people is very low.
Nancy Pelosi to address undergraduates at UCLA Luskin commencement
The speaker of the House will offer keynote remarks during school’s in-person ceremony outside of Kerckhoff Hall.
Staff news: UCLA recognized for energy management leadership
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power honors campus for its achievements in energy efficiency.
New online concert series brings Jewish music to audiences everywhere
“Secret Chord Concerts” will feature musicians representing a broad range of styles, heritages and histories.
UCLA provides grants to enhance understanding of Black life and racial disparities
As part of the campus’s ‘Rising to the Challenge’ pledge, nine projects have received funding, with more on the way.
Staff news: Dr. Katherine Chen wins 2022 award from Society of General Internal Medicine
The doctoral student was recognized for her presentation on how housing costs can affect renters’ health.
UCLA study identifies how the brain links memories
The findings suggest that a drug used to treat HIV-related memory loss could combat cognitive decline in middle-aged people.
UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative announces inaugural Latino Applied Policy Research Awards
Grants totaling $150,000 will support six projects that seek to develop solutions to challenges facing Latinos in California.
UCLA research team receives $1 million grant to study long COVID
A team of researchers at UCLA Health has funding from the American Heart Association to study the long-term cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
Dr. Aparna Sridhar honored by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Sridhar, an associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA, received the Martin-Peterson Scholars Award.
In memoriam: Alexander Astin, 89, who created ‘The American Freshman’ survey
The education professor founded two research institutes after joining the UCLA faculty in 1973.
UCLA, Charles R. Drew University receive $11M grant to address inequities in HIV care, prevention
The Center for AIDS Research will form new partnerships with community groups across Los Angeles and in other nations.
Chemist Justin Caram selected for 2022 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Caram was one of 18 honorees chosen for the award, which supports the research and teaching careers of young faculty.
Nursing professor Kristen Choi receives fellowship
The professor's research will focus on access to mental health care for LGBTQ youth in the United States.
UCLA’s Vickie Mays explains why accurate COVID-19 death counts are important
Discrepancies in data can delay care, resources and awareness.
Changes to multi-factor authentication security to begin May 24
The update will change the look of the authentication screen, increase accessibility and streamline the verification process.
Yes, COVID vaccine boosters for children are safe
UCLA pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice provides accurate information in this Q&A.
Six professors receive UCLA Public Impact Research Awards
The Office of Research & Creative Activities is honoring faculty for work that connects campus to local and global communities.
May 20: Free concert honoring jazz professor James Newton
The show will be held in Schoenberg Hall at 8 p.m.
Scientists devise method to prevent deadly hospital infections without antibiotics
A novel surface treatment developed at UCLA stops microbes from adhering to common medical devices like catheters and stents.