UCLA chosen to be part of National Science Foundation entrepreneurship initiative September 13, 2021 UCLA has been selected as one of eight members of the I-Corps Hub that will scale the National Science Foundation’s National Innovation Network.
UCLA class of 2020 graduates return to campus to have their moments September 13, 2021 The ceremonies held Sept. 12 were among 30 in-person makeup commencement events scheduled through November.
From building a more just world to providing a best-in-class student experience, UCLA excels across a range of rankings September 12, 2021 No. 1 for community college transfer students, veterans and even college food.
UCLA ranked No. 1 public university for fifth straight year by U.S. News & World Report September 12, 2021 Since Gene Block became chancellor in 2007, UCLA has risen from the No. 4 public university to the top of the U.S. News rankings.
Do doctors treat pain differently based on their patients’ race? September 10, 2021 A UCLA study shows that in the 2000s, physicians prescribed opioids more frequently to whites suffering from back pain than to patients of color.
A New Day in Westwood September 9, 2021 Bruins are back, enlivening campus again. Can their spirit of renewal invigorate the village?
Signs of Hope: Bruins Are Out and About September 9, 2021 The UCLA and Westwood communities are again enjoying campus and the neighborhood.
Researchers awarded $4.7 million to study genomic variation in stem cell production September 9, 2021 The six scientists hope a deeper understanding of induced pluripotent stem cells will pave the way to more advanced therapies for injury and disease.
Triple Bruin Examines Black History Through Sports September 9, 2021 Damion Thomas, a curator at the largest museum of African American culture, uses sports to tell the story of race relations.
Mathematician Hong Wang wins New Frontiers Prize September 9, 2021 Wang, an assistant professor of mathematics, received the award which is presented to exceptional young women mathematicians.
‘Tower of Voices’ brings resonance to 9/11 commemoration September 8, 2021 The 93-foot chime-filled structure completes the vast Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, which was created by UCLA alumnus Paul Murdoch.
Richard Wirz to be a leader of NASA’s new space propulsion institute September 7, 2021 A professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, Wirz is leading the modeling and integration team.
Experience 100 years of UCLA’s museums, libraries and archives at the Fowler Museum September 7, 2021 The Fowler presents “The Map and the Territory: 100 Years of Collecting at UCLA,” a exhibition organized in partnership with the Hammer Museum and the UCLA Library.
Professors recognized for respective contributions to heat transfer field September 7, 2021 Laurent Pilon and Wilbur Marner have been honored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
David Shorter receives grant to work on his database of medicinal folklore September 7, 2021 Shorter received $50,000 from the California Community Foundation to facilitate work on his Archive of Healing.
Plateia wins three regional food awards from Los Angeles Times readers September 7, 2021 The restaurant in the UCLA Luskin Conference Center is now vying for the title of “Best of the Southland.”
Supporting a Movement: The UCLA Labor Center September 7, 2021 The downtown L.A.–based center provides students, energy and research to dozens of unions in Los Angeles.
Latinos in labor unions were better protected from job losses during pandemic September 6, 2021 A UCLA study also found that Black and Latino union workers had higher wages than their counterparts in non-union jobs.
A Quick Guide to Post-Pandemic Reentry September 2, 2021 How to minimize anxiety as we emerge from isolation.
The Benefits of Drinking Natural Wine September 2, 2021 Alum John Stanley advocates drinking vino that’s more expressive and “alive.”
English major Woody Brown wins UCLA creative writing award September 2, 2021 Diagnosed with autism at age 2, the fourth-year student is an aspiring novelist.
Happenings for September 2021 September 1, 2021 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
‘Advancing the culture of community is the mission for UCLA’ September 1, 2021 Anna Spain Bradley, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, on what she’s learned after a year and what’s ahead.
Two Professors Co-Direct Film About Harsh Border Crossing September 1, 2021 “Águilas” documents hope and loss in the Arizona desert.
Arthur Ashe: Champion for Justice September 1, 2021 The tennis icon spent his life fighting for the oppressed. A new oral history collection tells his story.