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UCLA Anderson Forecast: Subpar growth for California in 2024, followed by banner years for state, U.S.
Despite uncertainty over the presidential election and several labor actions, economists predict strong growth in 2025 and 2026.
Genius x 2: Alumni Juan Felipe Herrera and Wendy Red Star win MacArthur Fellowships
Red Star and Herrera join 20 other artists, writers, scientists, historians, activists and educators as 2024 “genius grant” recipients.
UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute releases state-by-state key facts about Latino voters
Snapshots of eligible voter groups highlight diverse characteristics within states and counties.
UCLA expands graduate housing with new Canfield Apartments in Cheviot Hills
The newly constructed six-story, 62-unit apartment building in West Los Angeles adds 142 beds to UCLA’s inventory. Move-in begins Oct. 1.
‘Most extreme rain’ in 100-plus years: ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss Southeastern flooding in Helene’s aftermath and another Southwest heat wave.
Double Bruin captures L.A.’s Latino subcultures through his photography
Erick Zerecero, aka “Zer Ghoul,” is nearing completion of his Ph.D. in the UCLA Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
How a closer look at ‘Latinx’ can help promote educational equity
UCLA professor and former public high school teacher Laura C. Chávez-Moreno makes the case for ‘ambitious teaching’ about race.
How can UCLA protect against phishing, ransomware and other threats?
UCLA’s ‘top IT cop’ Drake Chang tells us about the crucial importance of cybersecurity awareness.
Hammer Museum names Zoë Ryan as its new director
Ryan will take over on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding Ann Philbin, who is retiring in November after leading the museum for 25 years.
Unlocking the potential of patient-derived ‘organoids’ for personalized sarcoma treatment
Using small 3D models that mimic a patient’s tumor, UCLA researchers can quickly test hundreds of potential drugs.
How the conservative Project 2025 could ‘wreak havoc’ – on a Trump administration
UCLA experts discuss post-election predictions for the presidential candidates, who have stark differences in their climate policies.
Preserving a different kind of dental record
A unique archiving collaboration between the UCLA School of Dentistry and UCLA Library sheds light on the process of safeguarding university history.
Election 360: The environment and Project 2025 – could it backfire for a Trump administration?
With stark differences in the climate policies of the two presidential candidates, this is a “make-or-break” election for climate policy, UCLA experts say.
Real-time Hurricane Helene analysis: ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss Hurricane Helene in a climate context and California’s fire weather.
Q&A: Cecilia Menjívar on authoritarian tactics in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign
The UCLA sociologist discusses how to think critically about the threat of autocracy.
Researchers uncover shared molecular mechanisms across three types of dementia
The discovery of genes that marked vulnerable neurons could open options for therapeutic approaches.
Exemplar of excellence: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar receives the UC Presidential Medal
The larger-than-life UCLA alum, who brought the Bruins and Lakers glory on the court, is honored for his transformative work off of it.
At UCLA, a year of extraordinary giving and impact
More than $856 million in donor support accelerates excellence in education, research and service in 2023–24.
Bruins get a warm welcome from UCLA’s interim chancellor, then party in Westwood Village
Some 6,500 new students packed into Pauley Sunday for the welcome, learned the all-important eight-clap and found out what a Westwood block party is all about.
Again and again: UCLA is the nation’s No. 1 public university for the 8th year in a row
With another top ranking from U.S. News & World Report, the campus continues to redefine what it means to be a great public institution.
Why diverse clinical trials matter for medical breakthroughs
Dr. Keith Norris, Dr. Arleen Brown work to enhance representation among patients participating in medical research.
Magnify incubator program at UCLA celebrates second cohort
In 2023–24, nine undergraduate students received mentorship and gained expertise working with a scientific startup company.
IN FOCUS: National Hispanic Heritage Month
A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Latino voices, histories and research.