How UCLA’s interim police chief corrected the record for 2 Black LAPD officers February 27, 2023 Research by John Thomas and others led to posthumous honors for policemen who served in the early 20th century.
Andrew Holbrook receives NSF CAREER Award for early faculty February 27, 2023 The assistant professor was recognized for his work building statistical models for the global spread of viruses.
UCLA composer’s ‘Dear Freedom Rider’ honors 1960s civil rights activists February 24, 2023 Diane White-Clayton and her students will premiere the piece Feb. 26 as part of part of the “Music and Justice” concert at Royce Hall.
Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz to lead National Academies board February 24, 2023 The cardiology professor and physician-scientist will co-chair the Board on Animal Health Science, Conservation and Research.
Meet the Stradivari of Westwood February 23, 2023 Dr. Daniel Lu is not only a UCLA neurosurgeon but also a skilled maker of fine violins.
Chelsea Shover honored by National Institutes of Health for addiction research February 23, 2023 The assistant professor in residence at the Geffen School of Medicine was one of five “trailblazers” to receive the inaugural award.
Edward Wright named American Astronomical Society fellow February 23, 2023 The professor, who started teaching at UCLA in 1981, is being honored for his contributions to two NASA missions.
Zvi Bern receives Galileo Galilei Medal February 16, 2023 The distinguished professor and his two collaborators were recognized for their contributions to theoretical physics.
‘Ask me anything’: UCLA Law’s Adam Winkler talks gun rights on Reddit February 16, 2023 The constitutional law scholar became the first UCLA professor to host an AMA as he answered questions related to the Second Amendment.
John Thomas, UCLA alumnus, named interim police chief February 15, 2023 The 38-year law enforcement veteran attended UCLA from 1980 to 1984.
Mapping the Iranian diaspora in America February 15, 2023 Professor Kevan Harris will present his demographic findings at the Feb. 16–17 Iranian Diaspora in Global Perspective conference at UCLA.
Michael Fanselow honored by American Psychological Association for research on fear February 14, 2023 The professor’s research focuses on understanding fear and how fear memories are stored in the brain.
Revamped UCLA Library website offers more user-friendly experience February 14, 2023 The redesign was informed by insights gleaned from interviews with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders.
Nandita Garud receives CAREER Award from National Science Foundation February 13, 2023 The assistant professor’s research focuses on adaptations of microorganisms in the human microbiome.
Dr. Richard Boxer appointed to National Cancer Advisory Board February 13, 2023 The clinical professor of urology and telemedicine expert has been a health policy advisor to the White House.
Dr. Thomas Rando honored by International Society for Stem Cell Research February 10, 2023 The professor and director of the Broad Stem Cell Research Center has received an achievement award for his research.
Feb. 16: Emmett Institute presents climate change discussion February 10, 2023 Join UCLA School of Law for a conversation with leading thinkers from UCLA and other institutions, as well as state officials.
Find out how COVID turned us all into small-village dwellers February 9, 2023 Psychologist Patricia Greenfield will shed light on our cultural and behavioral reactions to the pandemic at her Faculty Research Lecture on Feb. 15.
7 professors named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science February 9, 2023 The honorees are Roger Wakimoto, Blaire Van Valkenburgh, Kenneth Nagy, Yi Tang, Tommaso Treu, Christine Dunkel Schetter and Gary Orfield.
UCLA receives $3 million grant to expand social welfare workforce February 9, 2023 The Luskin School plans to grow its master of social welfare program to help meet statewide needs for behavioral health care.
Watch: Dennis Hong rolls out his robot posse February 8, 2023 The UCLA roboticist unveils his latest crop of creatures in a TEDx talk and takes one for a stroll on campus.
David Kim discusses solidarity in a postcolonial world February 7, 2023 The professor is working on a book about the writings of philosopher and political theorist Hannah Arendt.
Bruins earn 4 Grammy Awards February 6, 2023 UCLA faculty and alumni took home honors for jazz album, opera recording and improvised jazz solo and musical theater album.
Sustainable LA Grand Challenge receives $543,000 commitment for clean water research February 2, 2023 The funds will support undergraduate, graduate and faculty activities.
Jeffrey Inaba among winners of Architects Newspaper’s 2022 Best of Design Awards February 1, 2023 Inaba and his Brooklyn- and Los Angeles-based practice Inaba Williams Architecture, were honored for their Brooklyn Biomedical Lab.