Students, staff and alumni helped prepare the soil for new trees, flower and shrubs in the garden around the historic towers.

The findings of a study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research contradict the perception that undocumented immigrants will overburden U.S. emergency departments and health providers.

Before Angela Davis taught her first college course at UCLA 45 years ago, the UC Board of Regents tried to fire her because she was a member of the Communist Party. Now she’s returning to teach at UCLA as a Regents’ Lecturer and Distinguished Professor Emerita.

In a new book, a UCLA historian explores the vast network of social clubs that helped Japanese-American girls navigate the prejudice and exclusion that they faced in Los Angeles between 1920 and 1950.

Dr. James D. Cherry, a UCLA scientist who researches pediatric infectious diseases, is also an avid outdoorsman who, at age 83, routinely shuns groomed runs to ski remote backcountry slopes.

The use of drugs and alcohol on campus was associated with significantly increased odds of depression, sexual victimization and attempted suicide.

Judea Pearl, a UCLA faculty member since 1969, was honored for his 'distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Health ministry and other government and community officials from 10 Latin American nations will attend a two-day international conference organized by the UCLA Blum Center on Poverty and Health in Latin America.

UCLA professor John Villasenor says that though it may seem odd, we already have the laws we need for dealing with this inevitable situation.

'Urban Tumbleweed' — the latest book by award-winning poet and UCLA English professor Harryette Mullen — combines two of her most enjoyable activities that she wanted to do more of: walk and write poetry.

UCLA professor Demetri Terzopoulos has been named a Royal Academy Fellow for his work to unify the fields of computer vision and computer graphics.

Job loss among single mothers has significant negative effects on the well-being of their children as young adults, according to a new study by researchers at the California Center for Population Research at UCLA.

Phony laughter, unlike the real thing, is unique to humans, says Greg Bryant, who is studying the acoustic properties that differentiate the two types of cachinnation.

A study conducted by a UCLA graduate student found that not only are consumers interested in having healthier items available in vending machines, but that offering them did not hurt the vending machines’ sales.

The results at UCLA Community School demonstrate that openness, creativity and resources can help lead these students to college.

UCLA student Noah Lizerbram organizes benefit concerts like this week's 'Kickback for a Cause' to help bring music classes and instruments to poor communities.

A state commission's report says a non-profit parks support organization is needed to help the state agency modernize its technology and restructure.

A device and manufacturing process created by UCLA researchers could lead to a significant leap in the quality of images on smartphones, computer displays, TVs and inkjet printers.

University of California experts gathered for a daylong summit in the state Capitol to discuss impacts and implications of one the most severe droughts on record.

Mr. Sterling's divisive and hurtful comments demonstrate that he does not share UCLA's core values as a public university that fosters diversity, inclusion and respect.

The combination of the female hormone estriol with a commonly used MS drug appears to lower the relapse rate by nearly 50 percent.

Arienna Grody will become a public defender in Alabama after winning the first UCLA Gideon’s Promise Fellowship.

Researchers measured how and where the mutant gene huntingtin influences disease development in the brain cells of mice and causes brain atrophy.

Janet Napolitano is the president of the University of California system. Her article appeared April 25 in the Washington Post op-ed section.

Our national system for delivering high-quality cancer care is groaning under the weight of an increasing patient population, spiraling costs and an impending shortage of qualified providers. Cancer-care expert Dr. Patricia A. Ganz talks about the sweeping changes that must be made.