Red Planet, Golden Opportunity: Mapping Mars for Mankind
Has there ever been life on Mars? Or water? UCLA scientists dig deep for answers.
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Oprah Winfrey delivers address for inaugural Geffen Academy at UCLA commencement
Global media leader appeared on video to congratulate the first high school graduates from the innovative school, which launched in 2017.
Undergraduates publish paper about remote learning disparities
As the pandemic set in, the students pivoted their research focus from food security in Los Angeles to their fellow UCLA students.
Neuroscientist Adriana Galván named 2021 Gold Shield Faculty Prize winner
Galván was selected based on her record of research and her contributions to teaching, mentoring and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Private land conservation could be key to meeting Biden’s 2030 environmental goals
A UCLA-led study found that voluntary legal agreements protect at-risk species more efficiently than public lands.
Law students’ research helps shape California wildfires bill
The work was part of a legal clinic in the UCLA School of Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.
Charley Andrews graduates with lessons of building community
She will speak at the UCLA Arts 2021 virtual commencement ceremony on June 12.
Trilingual Zoom class inspires next generation of migrant justice leaders at UCLA
Online-only class allows organizers to welcome students from the United States, Mexico and Guatemala.
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Pent-up demand for leisure and hospitality, recreation, health care will fuel recovery
The impact of California’s comparatively stringent pandemic mitigation measures will be key to the state’s economic growth.
UCLA donors combine efforts to honor esteemed orthopaedic surgeon
Dr. Nicholas Bernthal was named the inaugural Jeffrey J. Eckardt, M.D., Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.
UCLA commencement speakers include alumnus D’Artagnan Scorza, Black Lives Matter’s Patrisse Cullors, astronaut Megan McArthur
Graduation season shifts from virtual to hybrid celebrations.
Soft Focus: A Flexible Future for Robots
UCLA engineers lay the groundwork for machines with astounding abilities.
LGBTQ series ‘In the Life’ remains as relevant as ever
UCLA’s archive of the groundbreaking newsmagazine provides historical context and understanding.
UCLA’s Pilipino studies minor: Imagining community, understanding the world
The program offers a range of courses spanning history, language, literature and more.
Asian American campus leaders reflect on leadership during the pandemic
The past year was an opportunity to become even stronger advocates for social justice and equity.
Inna Faliks: Music, history and identity
The renowned concert pianist and UCLA professor reflects on how music helped her connect more deeply with her Jewish heritage.
Research aims for best ways to treat COVID-19 at home
Investigators will explore the experiences of people dealing with the disease without hospitalization.
Overdose deaths up 42% in 2020; largest increases among Black and Latino communities
Research brief: The study is based on near-real-time data from U.S. emergency medical service calls.
Biosolids used as fertilizer could contain more plastic than previously thought
Microplastics could be present in greater-than-expected concentrations in crops around the world.
UCLA analysis reveals need to break down COVID-19 data for ethnic subgroups
A better understanding of specific communities’ death rates could help officials better allocate resources.
UCLA Division of Physical Sciences’ Centennial Awards honor faculty, alumni
Chancellor Block and actor Kal Penn will welcome attendees to the May 26 event.
UCLA Health clinic helps mom heal after near-death birth experience
Resources include therapy sessions and a moms support group.
New digital exhibit explores Jewish history in Boyle Heights
The UCLA-led project is part of Mapping Jewish L.A., a partnership between the Leve Center, community archives.
In memoriam: William Hinds, 82, scholar of airborne contaminants
Professor emeritus was founding chair of UCLA’s environmental health sciences department.