Persistent gaps for Black Californians would take over 248 years to close
The State of Black California 2024 report analyzes two decades of socioeconomic status data.
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Q&A: Tyrone Howard on dismantling racial injustice in education
The UCLA professor will lead the 2024 meeting of the American Education Research Association, where the topic will be at the forefront.
UCLA receives $5 million grant to align neuroscience and societal needs
The funding will help create a multidisciplinary research center that aims to maximize the potential of neuroscience for public good.
UCLA College honors 5 visionary supporters with centennial awards
The awardees — alumni and friends of the College — were recognized for their extraordinary leadership and philanthropy at a Royce Hall event.
Celebrating differences in the health care field
Syrian American medical student Reem Karmouta never thought about becoming a doctor — until she met one who looked just like her.
Q&A: Lynn Vavreck discusses Biden, Trump and America’s great political divide
The UCLA professor explains key election issues, voter ‘calcification’ and why 2024 might resemble 2016 and 2020.
People make more patient decisions when shown the benefits first
Focusing immediately on the benefits of waiting might help people improve their self-control.
Disrupting the narratives that legitimize long-term incarceration
The University of California Sentencing Project has been awarded a new $2 million grant by the Mellon Foundation.
Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl receives award for innovative multiple sclerosis research
The professor is being recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Academy of Neurology.
Robert Lucero inducted into Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
His research focuses on using innovative health systems and informatics to improve health outcomes of vulnerable populations.
In memoriam: Diego Loukota, 38, specialist in Buddhism and ‘once-in-a-generation’ intellect
Even among other leading lights in his field, Loukota’s extraordinary talent for learning, understanding and analyzing languages stood out.
Election 360: Immigration reform and Democrats in Congress
UCLA political scientist Chris Tausanovitch says immigration reform and what happens at the border will continue to be major talking points for both parties.
Jaimie Krems receives NSF CAREER Award
The funding will support her work on how people solve the challenges of ‘friending’ — like finding, making and keeping friends.
The Future Is Now
With three key acquisitions, UCLA is laying out a bold new vision for the years ahead.
Saving the Planet, One Block at a Time
Gaurav N. Sant is transforming carbon dioxide into concrete. He was inspired by … seashells.
Building a Portfolio of Hope
Mining her own life for inspiration, Erika Hirugami is turning a spotlight on the beautiful art of undocumented creatives. She’s also changing their lives.
Overcoming the Odds
Recent grad Nilton Serva ’23 tells of his incredible journey from incarcerated youth to proud Bruin — and how coming to Westwood changed his life forever.
Diving In
Tongva artist Mercedes Dorame ’03 has brought Catalina Island to the Getty, hoping to reaffirm her tribe’s presence — and meaning — in Los Angeles.
The Gift of Lives
UCLA has become a world leader in organ transplants, giving hope — and many more years — to patients.
From ‘Rags’ to Bruins
How the UCLA mascots have evolved over the years to become the beloved bears we know today.
Every Vote Counts. But Who’s Counting?
Four UCLA professors are helping lead the charge in protecting our democracy.
5 Years, 5 Goals
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt discusses UCLA’s exciting new five-year Strategic Plan.