Journalist Paola Ramos leads discussion at UCLA about the rise of the Latino far right
Ramos’ new book “Defectors” explores how Latinos, traditionally a reliable base for Democrats, is showing signs of change.
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Election 360: Democracy watch
The winners of the presidential and other races are hard to predict, but UCLA experts are watching for a free and fair election.
Julio Frenk gets a red-carpet welcome at Time magazine’s celebration of Latino leaders
The chancellor-designate was one of 17 honorees, including actors, playwrights, corporate executives and others, honored for their influence and leadership.
Paranormal Activity: A UCLA Haunting
Fifty years ago, two UCLA investigators tangled with the unknown — and came away haunted.
In memoriam: A.R. Frank Wazzan, 88, renowned nuclear thermal-hydraulics engineer and former dean of UCLA Samueli
He taught courses including thermodynamics, propulsion and material properties, and served as the school’s dean for 15 years.
Meeting the challenge for student success as an AANAPISI campus
The designation creates more opportunities to better serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.
Staff news: UCLA receives 12 regional honors for campus communications
The CASE awards recognized work by Strategic Communications, UCLA Magazine, UCLA Alumni, the College and the medical school.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.
Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
A study shows the buildup of filamentous actin, which inhibits cellular waste removal, contributes to age-onset cognitive decline.
Election 360: Fixing Los Angeles
UCLA convened a panel of experts to shed light on local measures in Los Angeles county and city on the ballot Nov. 5.
Climate policy and the 2024 election
UCLA experts talk post-election climate policy; climate scientist Daniel Swain will hold a Q&A focused on the National Weather Service.
Will humans ever be able to control the weather?
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses weather modification, as well as contrails, conspiracies and solar radiation management.
UCLA researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair
Research brief: New study highlights a target for therapies to prevent heart failure after heart attacks.
A comprehensive Bruin guide to navigating the 2024 elections
See our tips and resources to help you engage, get informed, cast your ballot and take care of yourself.
In memoriam: Paul D. Sheats, 92, whose love for the outdoors intertwined with Wordsworth scholarship
He joined UCLA in 1966 as an assistant professor of English and in 1978, he became a full professor and English department chair.
UCLA researchers engineer experimental drug for preventing heart failure after heart attacks
New single-dose therapy shows promise in enhancing repair after heart attacks in preclinical models.
Reality bites! Teens want a new genre on screen: Nomantasy
A new study from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA finds that young people prefer fantasy — without the romance.
Fareed Zakaria delivers UCLA’s Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership
The journalist and global affairs expert stressed the importance of studying history to help navigate the future.
Cultural conflict comes with high fiscal and social costs for public schools
Districts nationwide spent an estimated $3.2 billion in 2023–24 responding to culture-related school conflicts.
UCLA’s Dr. Donna Washington elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Washington is the 48th UCLA faculty member to achieve one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
A heartfelt welcome event for Latino Bruins puts focus on joy and community
This year’s Latinx Welcome showcased how cultural programming, as well as meaningful connections, abound at UCLA.
New Center for Education of Microchip Designers established at UCLA Samueli
The center, funded through the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, will provide training to develop a highly skilled workforce.
UCLA researchers join DOE-funded coalition to develop new aqueous battery for electrical grids
The UCLA team will be co-led by engineering professors Sarah Tolbert, Bruce Dunn and Yuzhang Li.
UCLA Labor Center compiles a ‘mixtape’ to share 60 years of worker advocacy
Co-producer Veena Hampapur discusses the project presented by Re:Work, the center’s women-led podcast.