UCLA hosts virtual Asian American Film Festival Feb. 19–21 and 26–28
Feature films, shorts and discussions highlight Asian American artists and themes of history, struggle and joy.
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Study: Look beyond geography to identify smaller at-risk groups for pandemic relief
UCLA research suggests that officials use other metrics to decide how to allocate COVID-19 support, other resources.
Turtles ‘in horrible shape’ with grim future due to rising sea levels
A new study reveals new findings about the animals’ evolution and the tough prospects they face for survival.
Study focuses on mental health of gay men amid pandemic
The study found that those who have stayed in during the pandemic were 37% more likely to feel anxious than those who haven’t.
Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better
Certified organic French wines are rated higher by experts, a UCLA-led study finds.
Il est maintenant prouvé que le vin écologique a meilleur goût
Selon l’étude «Les vins français issus de raisins biologiques sont mieux notés» menée à UCLA et Kedge Business School.
UCLA establishes Department of European Languages and Transcultural Studies
The new department will offer a wider, more holistic course of study, focusing on the breadth of languages and cultures across Europe and beyond.
CNN’s Jake Tapper says journalists must be loyal to facts and the public above all else
“We need to be honest about what’s going on,” Tapper said as he delivered UCLA’s annual Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture.
Alumna Joelle Gamble goes from Westwood to the White House
Gamble is one of at least six with UCLA ties to join the administration of President Joe Biden.
UCLA’s Plateia cookbook brings Mediterranean cuisine to the home kitchen
The award-winning cookbook is available now online via the UCLA Store and at the restaurant, which is open for take-out and outdoor dining.
Want to improve care for breast cancer patients? Listen to what they say on Twitter
Research brief: Chats on social media can serve as a timely source of data for policymakers aiming to enhance care and outcomes.
Bringing hands-on STEM learning home for the pandemic
The California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has adapted its education outreach programs during COVID-19.
Black History Month: A reading list of books by Black UCLA faculty
These 10 titles span from unique anthologies to spotlights on civil rights activists to celebrations of exceptional artists and other topics.
Dean Tracy Johnson seeks to diversify the pipeline of future scientists and doctors
The UCLA-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Pathways to Success Program has enrolled more than 125 students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Local demand is helping California surpass renewable energy targets
A UCLA study shows that 30% of residents now can choose cleaner power from community choice aggregators.
In memoriam: Larry Arrick, 92, director, producer and visiting professor
Arrick died Sept. 21, 2020, from complications from previous strokes.
UCLA leaders offer facts on COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness at town hall
Health experts emphasized that vaccines cannot cause a COVID-19 infection, nor alter a recipient’s DNA.
UCLA breaks applications record, sees surge in applicants from underrepresented backgrounds
Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, freshman applications grew by 28%, making UCLA once again the most applied-to university in the nation.
UCLA to establish archive on policing and mass incarceration in Los Angeles
The project is supported by a $3.65 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Million Dollar Hoods is already influencing policing in Los Angeles
The big-data research initiative based at UCLA uses police and jail records to monitor how much authorities are spending to lock up residents.
Six UCLA arts projects receive Getty Foundation grants
The financial awards will cover research and planning for “Pacific Standard Time” projects, which will debut in 2024.
Nearly half of California adolescents report mental health difficulties
Rates are higher among poor, multiracial, female, gender-nonconforming and foreign-born young people, a UCLA study shows.
Scientists jump-start two people’s brains after coma
For patients and their families, this “means the world,” said UCLA professor of psychology and neurosurgery Martin Monti.
In memoriam: Reginald Brown, 68, writer and director who taught film production
Brown, who taught at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television from the late 90s through 2014, died Jan. 19 from COVID-19 complications.