Mary Osako, vice chancellor for strategic communications, honored by L.A. Times B2B Publishing November 16, 2023 Osako was named a finalist for nonprofit executive of the year at the 2023 Inspirational Women’s Forum and Leadership Awards.
18th annual All-Staff Picnic marks commemorative crossroads November 15, 2023 Ahead of their departure next year, Chancellor Gene Block and Carol Block were recognized for their dedication to university employees.
3 UCLA faculty contribute to Fifth National Climate Assessment November 14, 2023 Professors Aradhna Tripati, Alex Hall and Will Rafey are co-authors of the report released Tuesday by the White House.
Nov. 16: ‘The Florentine Codex: A Treasure of Indigenous Mexican Culture’ November 13, 2023 Hear presentations from a team of UCLA experts who helped digitize the 12-book manuscript of Nahua culture and knowledge.
Veterans Day in photos: UCLA celebrates coast to coast November 11, 2023 From Westwood to New York, the No.1–ranked public university for veterans saluted veteran and military-connected students, staff, faculty, alumni patients and families.
Laure Murat wins Medicis Prize for nonfiction November 9, 2023 The professor was recognized with one of France’s top literature awards for “Proust and Me: A Family Romance.”
Alvine Kamaha receives American Physical Society award November 3, 2023 The professor researches radioactive contaminant control programs and calibration techniques to improve sensitivity of dark matter detectors.
In memoriam: Raymond Goldstone, 80, dean of students emeritus and national leader in student affairs November 2, 2023 Goldstone, who also received his bachelor’s and law degrees from UCLA, died this summer.
UCLA Nursing professor elected to American College of Medical Informatics November 2, 2023 Lucero’s research focuses on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including members of the Latino, Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
Staff news: Kelly Besser appointed to LAPL Board of Library Commissioners November 2, 2023 She is the first librarian and archivist to serve on the board, which is the legal head of the Los Angeles Public Library.
Staff news: UCLA receives 10 CASE Awards for campus communications November 2, 2023 The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized efforts by several departments, units and schools in its 2023 regional best-of list.
Nov. 6–9 UCLA International Education Week October 30, 2023 UCLA will host a variety of events on global issues and international opportunities students, as well as cultural and musical activities.
UC president announces UCLA chancellor search committee October 30, 2023 Members of the Bruin community are invited to attend virtual town halls with the committee Nov. 8.
Carol Bennett receives lifetime achievement award October 30, 2023 The professor was the first Black woman in the field of urology in the United States.
UCLA Strategic Communications wins top honor for media relations innovation October 27, 2023 Newsletter on climate and wildfires is recognized as best overall by the L.A. chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Researchers awarded $250,000 grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative October 27, 2023 Danielle Schmitt and Tara TeSlaa will investigate why diets deficient in certain nutrients cause liver damage.
Urologists receive Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award October 27, 2023 The funds will support Dr. Adam Weiner and Dr. Wayne Brisbane’s work in improving diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Researchers awarded $4.6 million by National Cancer Institute October 26, 2023 The grant will support their work in developing and improving liquid biopsy technologies for early lung cancer detection.
Scientists receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to study brain development in diabetic pregnancy October 26, 2023 Research could lay the groundwork for future strategies to treat the complication.
Suzanne McDiarmid receives lifetime achievement award October 25, 2023 The professor researches outcomes after pediatric liver transplantations and clinical development of new immunosuppressive drugs.
Aaswath Raman receives second defense department honor October 25, 2023 Raman was recognized with a director’s fellowship award following a previous research distinction granted by the department.
Yuzhang Li receives Packard Fellowship October 24, 2023 The assistant professor at UCLA Engineering is one of 20 fellows selected from nominees across the country’s top universities.
UCLA’s Shelley Taylor awarded National Medal of Science at the White House October 24, 2023 The renowned psychologist was honored, in part, for her “groundbreaking research into mental health and the power of human connection.”
NBA’s Kevin Love and UCLA’s Michelle Craske: Teamed up for mental health October 23, 2023 “By blending science and transformative awareness-raising, this collaboration is helping to save lives,” said life sciences dean Tracy Johnson.
Open enrollment for UCLA employees begins Thursday, Oct. 26 October 21, 2023 Employees will have a chance to sign up for or make changes to their benefits. The enrollment period ends Friday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m.