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All Things [Not] Being Equal
As the coronavirus pandemic has exposed feelings of xenophobia and highlighted societal inequities, UCLA’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Vice Chancellor Jerry Kang are working to find solutions.
The Work Ahead
A look at the accomplishments of UCLA’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion it its first five years and what’s to come.
Objects of Necessity
With generous and swift donations, the community responds to UCLA — and UCLA responds to the community — during the COVID-19 crisis.
Change Agent: Breaking Barriers
All-American gymnast Sadiqua Bynum ’16 may have fallen into Hollywood’s stunt world, but she landed on her feet and hit the ground running.
Forward Thinker: Progressive Problem Solver
Ananya Roy, director of the Institute on Inequality and Democracy, works with community organizations and social movements to address societal challenges.
Quick Take: Anxieties Over Automation
UCLA’s Ramesh Srinivasan has ideas for the future of work — and workers.
Quick Take: Notable Quotable
Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, vice provost of Enrollment Management at UCLA Student Affairs.
Quick Take: Look After Yourself, Mentally
With help from Beyoncé and the BeyGOOD initiative, UCLA tools are online.
At Issue: Strong UCLA Spirit
During the pandemic and the trauma of racist killings, Bruins have shown compassion, courage and resilience.
End Point: Tribute in Blue
Powell Library and Royce Hall were lit up in blue to show appreciation for health care workers.
Professors receive grant to further understanding of coronavirus
UCLA’s Gerard Wong and Melody Li have received a $200,000 grant to study the underlying molecular reasons this particular coronavirus is so dangerous.
Bringing indigenous perspectives into L.A. classrooms
A new Latin American Institute workshop aims to help teachers inspire their students to think about how history gets written.
June 30: New webinar series launches on transformative coaching
The debut session of “Critical Conversations: Transformative Coaching and Leadership” will feature UCLA coaching legends Sue Enquist and Valorie Kondos Field.
How embracing Juneteenth’s meaning could help the U.S. face its racial justice challenges
In this Q&A, historian Brenda Stevenson helps explain the special relevance the holiday commemorating the end of slavery has this year.
University of California celebrates Supreme Court win on DACA
UC President Janet Napolitano, all 10 UC chancellors and John A. Pérez, chair of the Board of Regents, express their support for the decision upholding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Students provide a direct line to help struggling county workers
Seven days a week, UCLA volunteers staff a well-being call-in line, offering support, resources and a compassionate ear.
UCLA receives $1 million from alumna to support students in financial need
The Kellie Newcomb Hepper and Jeffrey Hepper Centennial Scholarship is open to undergraduates in any field who are struggling economically.
Homeless people are more likely to be put on ventilators for respiratory infections than non-homeless
Research brief: The study used data on 20,000 people hospitalized for influenza in New York.
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the UCLA campus community
UCLA is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and departments are working closely with local, state and national officials.
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television launches designers conversation series
UCLA Design Showcase West Salons will debut Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. and will feature production designers from Apple TV+ and Netflix shows.
Adhesive film turns smartwatch into biochemical health monitoring system
The film collects chemical signals from sweat and converts them into electrical ones that can be processed and displayed on a watch.