Q&A: Theater piece asks, ‘What do you want to remember?’
UCLA professor Marike Split has created an “outdoor soundwalk” at Los Angeles State Historic Park.
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In memoriam: U.S. Rep. Jerry Lewis, 86, alumnus and champion for UCLA in Washington, D.C.
Lewis’ support helped fuel the rebuilding of campus following the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
Nearly half of L.A. tenants owe back rent
A UCLA–USC survey suggests that countywide, tenants owe landlords more than $3 billion.
Hammer Museum exhibition centers non-Western knowledge and spiritual practices
“No Humans Involved” opens on Oct. 10 and closes Jan. 9, 2022.
Eliminating RNA-binding protein improves survival in aggressive leukemia
A team led by UCLA scientists found that removing IGF2BP3 selectively targets cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.
Mural pays respect to remains of women found near the U.S.-Mexico border
UCLA’s Maite Zubiaurre led the creation of the art installation “Mujer Migrante Memorial” and accompanying virtual map honoring those who died.
LA Art Show has a strong UCLA vibe
Alumnae Carmen Argote and Zeynep Abes are part of this year’s DIVERSEartLA program. Professor Chon Noriega helped curate the show.
Program co-produced by UCLA storytelling lab wins local Emmy
The episode, called “Coal Mining in South Africa,” explores issues related to environmental injustice, unemployment and poverty.
UCLA Health hospitals rank No. 1 in L.A. and state, No. 3 in nation
U.S. News & World Report named UCLA among the top 10 in 12 different medical specialties.
Research suggests ending eviction moratoriums led to spikes in COVID cases and deaths
A UCLA-led study found that coronavirus spread steadily after states’ eviction bans expired in mid-2020.
More than 1 in 5 Californians did not follow restrictions on group gatherings
A report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research reveals how residents responded to COVID-19 guidelines.
How a student newspaper became the ‘voice of the Asian American experience’
Gidra, which began at UCLA’s Campbell Hall in 1969, helped fill a media void by providing detailed historical context as well as personal narratives.
Mental health needs might not be met among California’s Latino and Asian communities
A pair of UCLA studies reveal many don’t believe they need help, even if they report having psychological symptoms.
California lawmakers put financial support behind UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report
The $250,000 earmarked in the 2021-22 budget is part of the state’s investment in entertainment industry’s ecosystem.
Spanish government to honor UCLA professor for promoting language and culture
Barbara Fuchs will be joined by Spanish President Pedro Sánchez at an event on July 22.
UCLA receives $1 million challenge grant to expand teaching in Israel studies
The grant is from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, which has generously supported the program for more than 15 years.
For a bellwether of progress in LGBTQ rights, look to UCLA’s Williams Institute
Scholars are working on new mythbusting research to counter attacks on issues like trans rights.
Film preservationist Scott MacQueen on the future of saving the past
The recently retired head of preservation at the UCLA Film & Television Archive looks back on his three-decade career.
Four UCLA research centers receive grants from California 100
New statewide initiative focuses on making the state’s next century more innovative, sustainable and equitable.
UCLA admits most accomplished class in its history
The campus saw robust growth in the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of its admitted freshman and transfer students.
From BTS to Bach, a Playlist for 2021
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music faculty members choose tracks that define this year of reemergence.
RNA modification may protect against liver disease, explain liver fat differences between sexes
Research brief: Scientists have identified hundreds of chemical modifications that can alter RNA’s protein-making instructions without affecting the core DNA.
Climate change definitively linked to increases in extreme rain and snow, UCLA research finds
Scientists used machine learning to analyze decades’ worth of weather data from around the world.
High temperatures increase workers’ injury risk, whether they’re outdoors or inside
The trend reflects another consequence of climate change, according to a UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs study.
Employee FAQs about UC’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
To maintain the health and well-being of the campus community and that of the general public, students and employees alike are required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.