In memoriam: John McNeil, 101, professor emeritus of education April 13, 2021 The scholar of reading and international development spent six decades at UCLA.
UCLA commencement 2021 FAQ April 13, 2021 Chancellor Gene Block shared plans for celebrating the members of the class of 2021 this spring.
Engineering professor receives National Science Foundation CAREER award April 13, 2021 Xiang “Anthony” Chen uses artificial intelligence to help doctors analyze medical images.
Eight UCLA professors awarded 2021 Guggenheim Fellowships April 12, 2021 UCLA had more faculty honored than any other university.
Report sets path toward clean drinking water for all Californians April 12, 2021 A study co-authored by UCLA researchers finds hundreds of public water systems are out of compliance with state standards.
‘I Dare You.’ Celebrating Jazz With Terence Blanchard April 12, 2021 As part of Jazz Appreciation Month in April, Herb Alpert School of Music’s Blanchard speaks about his work and the future of the artform.
April 14: Fall planning and the future of working April 9, 2021 The faculty and staff town hall will include an update on how and when in-person work will return.
Thomas Carmichael elected to Association of American Physicians April 9, 2021 The honor society recognizes exemplary physician-scientists who have contributed to clinical medicine through the pursuit of basic science.
In memoriam: Steven Wallace, 63, renowned expert in public health equity and beloved mentor April 9, 2021 A professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, he also was associate director of the Center for Health Policy Research for 25 years.
Mackenzie Day receives award to support research and teaching April 8, 2021 The assistant professor was honored by the National Science Foundation CAREER program.
Now rescinded, Trump-era ‘public charge’ policy may still harm immigrants’ health April 7, 2021 A new report predicts growing numbers of apprehensive Latino immigrant parents in California will disenroll kids from public health programs.
‘Made in L.A. 2020: a version’ at Hammer Museum April 7, 2021 The fifth iteration of the acclaimed biennial exhibition will be on display April 17 through Aug. 1.
Susan Leigh Foster to share how dance functions in our lives April 7, 2021 The distinguished professor in the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance will deliver the 129th Faculty Research Lecture.
Survey shows UC retirees embrace volunteering, active retirement April 7, 2021 Recent survey of nearly 5,000 provides a snapshot of mostly engaged individuals who have volunteered, taught, written and also kept working.
UCLA Library announces Spring 2021 public programs April 6, 2021 From film screenings to data visualization classes to undergraduate research week, the library will be hosting a wide variety of virtual events.
Important information from UCOP about protecting your data April 6, 2021 Employees are strongly urged to sign up for free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
New name, new outlook for UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge April 6, 2021 Guests no longer have to be affiliated with UCLA or the University of California to stay there. The site is also being used for TV and film shoots, reunions and weddings.
In memoriam: Kuo-Nan Liou, 77, professor of atmospheric sciences April 6, 2021 The founding director of the Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science and Engineering died March 20.
In memoriam: Gloria Werner, 80, university librarian emerita April 6, 2021 One of her projects was coordinating the five-year seismic retrofitting of Powell Library.
Mary Osako, vice chancellor for strategic communications, honored by PRWeek April 6, 2021 In her role since September 2019, the alumna helps maintain and enhance UCLA’s reputation as U.S News & World Report’s No. 1-ranked public university.
Physician-scientist named NextGen Star by cancer research association April 5, 2021 Dr. Anusha Kalbasi looks at how to expand the reach of immunotherapy for patients with cancer.
Computer science professor receives National Science Foundation CAREER award April 5, 2021 Cho-Jui Hsieh looks to improve how machine-learning models can incorporate the concept of safety as a critical component.
April 7: #StopAsianHate and Reckoning With Current Events April 5, 2021 This panel will discuss the recent increase in crimes against Asians and Asian Americans.
Music school dean co-authors book with bold plan to increase access to higher education April 5, 2021 Dean Eileen Strempel and alumnus Stephen Handel share insights on how to best serve neo-traditional students.
Happenings for April 2021 April 5, 2021 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.