Justin Wagner inducted into ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators November 19, 2025 His research focuses on surgical education, training innovation and engineering novel treatments for gastrointestinal motility disorders.
Linda Sax honored as recipient of the 2025 ASHE Research Achievement Award November 19, 2025 The UCLA professor and director of Momentum conducts nationally recognized research that seeks to broaden participation in computing.
Ninez Ponce joins California Health Care Foundation board November 19, 2025 Ponce is director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and principal investigator for the California Health Interview Survey.
UCLA Vice Chancellor Mary Osako honored as Leader of the Year in communications November 19, 2025 Chancellor Julio Frenk's wildfire-focused social media video series was also recognized by Ragan Communications at their Zenith Awards presentation Nov. 12.
3 UCLA faculty members named 2025 Fulbright Scholars November 17, 2025 Patrick Allard, Jessica Lynch and Martin Monti will conduct collaborative research in affiliation with institutes abroad.
Ashley Stein-Merlob wins global cardio-oncology young investigator award November 17, 2025 The assistant professor is being honored by the International Cardio-Oncology Society.
Watch: UCLA’s Neil Garg on how organic chemistry is like the piano November 14, 2025 A new video helps explain why a dreaded college class is a wildly popular crowd favorite at UCLA.
Dr. Gail Wyatt receives Association of Black Women Physicians’ Humanitarian Award November 14, 2025 The association recognized Wyatt for extraordinary contributions to addressing women’s health disparities, trauma and domestic violence prevention.
Over 3 dozen UCLA faculty ranked among the world’s most influential researchers November 13, 2025 The scholars, cited most often by others in their fields, are "inspiring the global research community to tackle society’s greatest challenges."
Paula Ortega-Verdugo named to 2025–26 MIND the Future cohort November 10, 2025 She’s one of 10 faculty members nationwide selected for the American Association for Dental, Oral and Cranofacial Research program.
UCLA receives 13 regional CASE Awards for campus communications November 5, 2025 The awards recognized work by Strategic Communications, UCLA Magazine, Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Health, and the College.
35 years of PROPS: UCLA’s transformative program supports rising psychology students November 4, 2025 PROPS, more formally known as Psychology Research Opportunity Programs, has been helping students for 30+ years.
Steven Furlanetto named an American Physical Society Fellow for his research in cosmology October 31, 2025 He was honored for his research on early structures in the universe and their impact on cosmic reionization.
Justin Caram named 2025 Experimental Physics Investigator October 31, 2025 The honor comes with an award of $1.3M to fund new and imaginative projects in physics.
He wrote the book on Michael Jordan’s cultural influence October 31, 2025 In “Air Jordan,” UCLA professor Adam Bradley explores the NBA legend’s life, legacy and enduring impact.
Open enrollment for UCLA employee, retiree benefits begin Oct. 30, 2025 October 30, 2025 The open enrollment period, which runs through Nov. 21, is UC employees’ chance to sign up for or make changes to their benefits.
Dr. Jian Li honored for exceptional contribution to research into cardiovascular diseases October 28, 2025 Li, a professor of environmental health sciences and epidemiology, was recognized by International Commission on Occupational Health.
How big a deal is California’s Proposition 50? October 28, 2025 UCLA law professor and voting rights expert Rick Hasen weighs in on the congressional redistricting measure.
Dr. Shant Shekherdimian speaks during UN General Assembly on UCLA team’s work with Armenian health care October 24, 2025 The interim chief of the division of pediatric surgery discussed health care policies, legislation and programs he and his team have spearheaded.
Who’s driving? AI, futurism and the city behind the wheel October 23, 2025 Peter Lunenfeld reflects on what new technologies reveal about the myths and realities of L.A. ahead of his Oct. 31 Faculty Research Lecture.
Dr. Antoni Ribas recognized for transforming cancer treatment October 23, 2025 Ribas was named the 17th Annual Weinman Award recipient in recognition of his pioneering research in cancer immunotherapy.
Mark Peterson receives inaugural APSA Career Achievement Award in Health Politics and Policy October 22, 2025 The award recognizes Peterson’s decades-long contributions to understanding and shaping health policy.
Raffi Joe Wartanian awarded poet laureate fellowship from Academy of American Poets October 22, 2025 The honor is intended to support the laureates’ own writing and to fund public service activities in their home cities.
3 UCLA faculty members elected to the National Academy of Medicine October 20, 2025 Neurologist S. Thomas Carmichael, lung specialist Paul W. Noble and public health pioneer Ninez A. Ponce are UCLA's newest members.
2025 Nobel Prizes: Wins for UCLA and a record-setting year for the University of California October 17, 2025 Discover more about UCLA's Nobel-winning research and the five Nobel honors across the UC system.