The Triumph of Arthur Ashe
In an all-Bruin final in 1975, underdog Arthur Ashe shocked the tennis world by defeating Jimmy Connors to become the first Black man to win Wimbledon.
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Common autoimmune drug helps reverse immunotherapy-induced diabetes in mice tests, UCLA study finds
Researchers are working to launch a first-in-human clinical trial to test the approach.
Inaugural Bruin Giving Day rallies UCLA donors
Around the world and around the clock, fundraising challenge nets more than $2.2 million in essential support.
Duration of heat waves accelerating faster than global warming
The longest and rarest heat waves — which can last for weeks — show the greatest increase in frequency.
‘A voice for good’: Celebrating faculty and emeriti philanthropy
The UCLA College honored the ripple effect of these special donors’ visionary generosity.
Do AI systems socially interact the same way as living beings?
A UCLA study finds parallels in neural patterns between biological brains and artificial intelligence.
EV fast chargers are pollutant hot spots
Scientists found the air around EV fast chargers had around twice as much fine particulate matter compared to general urban levels.
UCLA team finds high levels of particulates in air near electric vehicle fast charging stations
The study was conducted across Los Angeles County.
UCLA wins six CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
The annual global competition recognized UCLA Strategic Communications, the Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Health, and the UCLA College.
Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship launched at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music by Universal Music Group
The scholarship aims to support high-potential students studying in the school’s music industry program.
UCLA-led team receives $3.5 million NIH grant to develop treatment for mpox: What to know about the viral illness
Experts say a newer strain of the virus is rapidly evolving in ways that could eventually make it more dangerous and widespread.
UCLA Foundation welcomes new board members and honors departing leaders
Laurie Gordon and Todd Katz began their terms on July 1.
USAID cuts may lead to more than 14 million deaths globally, including 4.5 million children under 5 by 2030, researchers say
The figures reflect the projected consequences of halting funding.
Scientists create first mini-lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular disease
The groundbreaking work is a scientific first.
3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen may help diagnose Parkinson’s
Researchers led by UCLA’s Jun Chen developed the pen, which uses AI to analyze electrical signals from handwriting to detect early signs.
In the company of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Dorothy Arzner: A personal encounter
Exploring the UCLA Library Special Collections archive reveals the wit, legacy and private world of a filmmaker who lived life on her own terms.
Cuts to federal science spending will cost every American
The University of California and UC campuses are pressing Congress to reject proposed budget cuts and reinvest in our national science agencies.
How watching birds for 10 minutes a week can help climate scientists this summer
UCLA’s annual Project Phoenix aims to document how birds change their behavior when there’s more wildfire smoke.
UCLA Magazine wins top honors at L.A. Press Club’s Southern California journalism awards
Over the past two years, the UCLA Strategic Communications publication has collected a string of professional accolades.
Is a strong heat wave heading toward the Southwest?: Daniel Swain ‘Office Hours’
The UCLA climate scientist explores the latest weather outlook.
New research reveals significant wage gap for Latina workers in Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties
UCLA and a group of collaborators found wage gaps, education access challenges and underlying workforce conditions, predominantly among Latinas.
More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions
UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.
June 27–29: Café UCLA honors 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe’s Wimbledon victory
The Westwood pop-up will celebrate the alumnus' historic win and feature a panel discussion, giveaways and a limited-edition tennis collection.
Charles Alexander celebrates a legacy of helping students through their UCLA journeys
The retiring director transformed an academic support program for first-generation and under-resourced students.