Alvine Kamaha receives American Physical Society award
The professor is being honored for her contributions in the search for dark matter and for helping promote diversity among scientists
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UCLA geography professor Park Williams awarded MacArthur Fellowship
An acclaimed hydroclimatologist, Williams was recognized for his research on climate change and its connection to drought and fires.
Adam Bradley co-curates Grammy exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip hop
The immersive exhibit, which opens Oct. 7 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, invites visitors to explore the past, present and future of hip-hop culture.
Researchers awarded $2.8 million to develop AI models
Team led by professor Kyung Sung hopes to improve identification of prostate cancer in Black men.
Tanya Stoyanova receives Department of Defense award to find new lung cancer treatments
The funds will advance the professor’s work in blood-based approaches to combating small cell lung cancer.
Q&A: Justin Torres on creating ‘sustained and deep engagement’ with literature
The bestselling author and UCLA professor discusses his new novel, ‘Blackouts,’ and the writers who inspire him today.
‘There is no institution more Los Angeles than UCLA’
Professor Eric Avila connects campus to community by exploring the city’s multilayered, multicultural past.
Dr. Paul Vespa elected president of Neurocritical Care Society
The professor and care specialist focuses on treating people with conditions or injuries affecting the central nervous system.
Vickie Mays receives lifetime achievement award
Her research focuses on mental and physical health disparities that affect racial and ethnic minority populations.
Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl wins Rachel Horne Prize for Women’s Research in MS
She is being honored for her work looking at sexual differences in susceptibility and progression in multiple sclerosis.
Staff news: Andrew Cottone joins ASUCLA as director of UCLA trademarks and licensing
The alumnus will lead all domestic, international and trademark operations for the UCLA brand.
Q&A: Jason De León sees full picture – and price – of unauthorized immigration
The UCLA professor hopes to open minds, change the conversation and help save lives.
UCLA, Hebrew University receive grants to deter school violence
Top scholars, educators and practitioners will join forces to foster safe and welcoming schools.
UCLA joins consortium of nation’s high-power laser facilities
The Phoenix Laser Laboratory will support experiments relevant to laser-fusion as a potential future energy source.
UCLA Conversations to offer up-close, unscripted discussions with leading scholars
The events will be curated and hosted by Stuart Wolpert, a 40-year veteran of UCLA’s media relations office.
Staff news: Dorothy Tu named dental school’s associate dean of finance and administration
The UCLA alumna, who started Sept. 1, helped establish UC Irvine’s nursing school as an assistant dean.
Q&A: New UCLA Law dean aims to build investment and excitement
Michael Waterstone was a Bruin long before he returned to campus in August.
Dr. Melissa Lechner receives grant from Doris Duke Foundation
She will help develop ways to reduce immunotherapy-related side effects in people diagnosed with cancer.
In memoriam: Allen Parducci, 97, influential cognitive psychologist and early windsurfing pioneer
The professor emeritus was known for his key contribution to windsurfing as well as his predictive theory of happiness.
Researchers awarded $2.5 million to develop brain cancer treatment
The team honored by the Department of Defense includes David Nathanson, Benjamin Ellingson and Dr. Timothy Cloughesy.
Benjamin Santer wins American Meteorological Society’s Rossby Medal
The award is the society's highest honor for atmospheric scientists.
UCLA-led climate projects receive $7.5 million in state-funded grants from UC
Efforts will aim to boost EV use, energy storage, firefighter safety and the well-being of migrant workers.
New UCLA College webpage highlights books by Bruin authors
The Bruin Bookshelf catalogs books published by faculty, students, alumni and staff.
Dr. Jihane Benhammou receives grant from Veterans Affairs Research
The professor and her team will study how statins can be used as chemoprevention for the most common form of primary liver cancer.
Through Nov. 5: ‘Becoming Van Leo’ exhibition at the Hammer Museum
The renowned Armenian Egyptian studio photographer’s camera work, which traces his career from the 1930s to the 1990s, is on display.
Dr. Jeffrey Veale receives Terasaki Medical Innovation Award
The professor is being honored by the National Kidney Registry for his contributions in kidney transplantation.