Writer Moisés Zamora Leaps From UCLA Extension to ‘Selena’ on Netflix
The showrunner, who took courses in TV writing, says, ‘It was my calling to be a storyteller.’
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UCLA eye surgeon saves photographer’s vision and career
To thank Dr. Mitra Nejad, Mark Sennet will auction off celebrity images to benefit the UCLA Stein Eye Institute.
Embracing diversity – one dental student at a time
Students are working with faculty and staff to make sure everyone can see themselves in the profession.
UCLA establishes William and Patricia Oppenheim Presidential Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Dr. Rachel Mednick Thompson is the inaugural chair holder.
May 14: Panel discussion on ending anti-Asian hate
Event will look at America’s history of Asian American Pacific Islander discrimination.
Art professor named Berlin Prize fellow
Candice Lin will be working on a new installation of talismanic objects that emanate scent.
In memoriam: Cruz Reynoso, 90, law professor who was legal trailblazer
The son of migrant workers became California’s first Latino Supreme Court justice.
UCLA scientists decode the ‘language’ of immune cells
The advance, researchers say, is like the cellular equivalent of discovering the Rosetta stone and may eventually lead to new treatments for diseases.
Staff news: Joanie Harmon awarded for writing on jazz and television
Her interview with musician Gene Cipriano honored by Los Angeles Press Club.
UCLA report provides close look at state’s Whole Person Care pilot health program
With the program scheduled to end next year, researchers hope their findings will inform future statewide efforts to address the needs of high-risk patients.
Maureen Russell named 2021 Librarian of the Year
The archivist is being celebrated for the publication of “Ethnomusicology: Global Field Recordings.”
May 13: ‘Our Diverse AAPI Community’ webinar
The panel discussion is part of a three-part series on understanding the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.
May 12: Campus forum on protecting your identity
Panelists will answer questions from the UCLA campus community on the Accellion security incident at the UC Office of the President.
Gene therapy offers potential cure to children born without an immune system
The treatment, developed by researchers from UCLA and the U.K., has restored immune function in more than 95% of patients in three clinical trials.
Panel explores ways Asian Americans can break through ‘bamboo ceiling’
Discussion among UCLA faculty, leadership and alumni emphasized education, advocacy, allyship.
Q&A: Lecturer discusses LAUSD’s new media literacy requirement
Jeff Share, Jackie Goldberg share vision for new curriculum, teaching students how to navigate fake news and disinformation.
Michael Cooperson receives Sheikh Zayed Award for translation
Professor of Near Eastern languages and cultures was recognized for his work on “Impostures” by Maqamat Al-Hariri.
Preserving Family Histories
The pandemic has prompted many of us to investigate our roots. Oral history scholar Teresa Barnett shares 7 tips on how to capture these legacies.
In memoriam: Jan Reiff, 71, historian who served UCLA in many roles and helped usher teaching into the digital age
During her decades on campus, Reiff, who died on May 4, served as a voice for good university governance and pedagogical innovation.
Susannah Rodríguez Drissi receives Nautilus Prize for Fiction
The UCLA Writing Programs faculty member was awarded for her debut novel “Until We’re Fish.”
Deanna Needell to lead Institute for Digital Research and Education
Mathematics professor will help develop systems, methods, processes, programs and policies that address innovative, data-driven research.
Animals laugh too, UCLA analysis suggests
Sifting through studies on various species’ play behavior, researchers tracked vocalization patterns that show a strong similarity to human laughter.
Kinross Recreation Center reopens May 17
The facility will only be available to registered UCLA graduate students, faculty and staff, and emeriti/retirees.
Chancellor’s Arts Initiative funds grant to support faculty’s arts-based research
Projects will be featured on the GO ARTS UCLA online platform, launched today.
Roger Wakimoto champions the arts and creative activities
Vice chancellor for research promotes interdisciplinary solutions and inclusive research enterprise.