New study provides first nationwide window on juvenile ‘lifer’ population
The comprehensive tracking effort of those sentenced as youths to life without parole looks at outcomes like resentencing, release and exonerations.
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She’s a first-generation college student who wants to give others the gift of education
Sarahy Torres’ research and outreach seeks to uplift farm-working communities, with a focus on women. (available in Spanish)
Uniting art and science, from concert hall to carbon cycle
Sarah Worden, who will earn her doctorate in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, double-majored in music and physics as an undergrad.
Julio Frenk to take helm of UCLA, nation’s No. 1–ranked public university, as its 7th chancellor
The renowned public health researcher and president of the University of Miami is recognized globally as a visionary leader in higher education.
4 UCLA grad students’ proposals to advance health equity in L.A. receive $50,000
Winning projects in the Health Equity Challenge support mental health and treating people experiencing homelessness.
‘I see you’: The lifesaving impact of being seen and heard
Diana Rinza, mother of 3, overcame a major health scare to earn her degree and help nontraditional students.
She hopes to leave things better than she found them
Some of USAC President Naomi Hammonds’ most important contributions at UCLA might not be seen — but they can be felt.
Second annual competition honors creatives from the Class of 2024
Graduating students’ artistic achievements are recognized by the Chancellor’s Council on the Arts.
The Supreme Court is weighing the power of regulators
Overturning what’s known as the “Chevron doctrine” could strip agencies like the EPA of longstanding authority.
UCLA oncologist Dennis Slamon awarded Szent-Györgyi Prize
Slamon’s innovations, including his work developing the breast cancer drug Herceptin, helped shape a new era in cancer therapy.
The death toll from wildfire smoke
A UCLA study shows smoke from increasing wildfires in California caused up to 55,700 deaths in 11 years.
Berry Gordy, music trailblazer, visits UCLA
The new UCLA Berry Gordy Music Industry Center brings the music mogul’s commitment to artistic excellence and social justice to campus.
Studying abroad brought him closer to his parents’ migration story
A full-circle moment in Europe gave Jonathan Valenzuela Mejia a fresh perspective on Central American studies. (available in Spanish)
Despite near-term subtrend growth, UCLA Anderson Forecast sees no recession on horizon
The second-quarter analysis also predicts that California’s economic growth will slow in 2024 but outpace the nation in 2025.
‘Remember to stop and smell the data!’
Justin C.M. Brown’s career change blends research and art with a unique look at Westwood’s campus.
Creating a world of good through the power of AI
Mario Peng Lee seeks to improve lives through technology — and help others do the same.
‘The responsibility of helping people’
Eva Danesh, who is set to graduate this month, found her calling — and her voice — in science and journalism.
Scientists identify ‘missing piece’ required for blood stem cell self-renewal
The study could help make lifesaving stem cell transplants more available.
From ankle injury to solutions champion for visible and invisible disabilities
On June 14, Catarina Gerges will be one of the first three students to graduate from UCLA with a major in disability studies.
She’s on a journey ‘to bring science to everybody’
From UCLA to Tibet, geology doctoral candidate Abijah Simon keeps finding ways to make an impact in the world.
Q&A: Ananda Lima on her fiction debut, ‘Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil’
The UCLA alumna and celebrated poet discusses her writing journey and offers advice for aspiring authors.
Honoring Juneteenth with art, education and community-building
Professor Cheryl Keyes invites everyone to join UCLA’s inaugural campus prelude celebration on June 5 at Royce Hall.
Shape and depth of ocean floor profoundly influence how carbon is stored there
A new study finds seafloor topography accounts for up to 50% of the changes in depth at which carbon has been sequestered.
Spirit of resilience defines Bruin translating research into care
Youstina Labib, who will graduate June 14, seeks to grow a much-needed female presence in cardiology.
Professor David Kim receives 2024 Gold Shield Faculty Prize
The annual award honors a mid-career faculty member with a distinguished record of teaching, research and service.