Artists, politicians, activists to herald thousands of UCLA grads at 2023 commencement ceremonies June 7, 2023 Graduation ceremonies, which are already underway, will crescendo June 16.
Resilient U.S. economy continues to avoid recession – so far June 7, 2023 UCLA Anderson Forecast economists say Fed policy could still trigger a brief recession later this year.
CAP UCLA performing arts season to open at new UCLA Nimoy Theater June 6, 2023 The 2023–24 lineup includes an eclectic mix of global, national and local artists; tickets go on sale June 23.
Dr. Steven Dubinett named dean of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA June 5, 2023 A leader in translational medicine and member of the UCLA faculty since 1988, he has served as interim dean since September 2021.
New drug delays progression of glioma, a deadly brain cancer June 4, 2023 A study co-led by UCLA is the first clinical trial analyzing a targeted therapy specifically developed to treat brain tumors.
Couples’ social networks took long-lasting hit during COVID June 1, 2023 For married Black and Latino couples, interactions with friends, family and colleagues shrank even more drastically at the pandemic’s outset and recovered more slowly.
Elderly patients see no difference in health outcomes when treated by M.D.s or osteopaths May 31, 2023 A UCLA-led study of hospitalized patients with Medicare also found that costs of care are almost equal.
Astrophysicists confirm the faintest galaxy ever seen in the early universe May 31, 2023 The small, distant galaxy JD1 is typical of the kind that burned off hydrogen fog left over from the Big Bang.
Level of support for gender-neutral option on state IDs affected by political orientation, social context May 30, 2023 UCLA sociologist Abigail Saguy found that LGBTQ+ and feminist activists support adding an “X” option on identification cards.
A metabolic process in cancer cells could unlock a possible treatment for glioblastoma May 25, 2023 A UCLA-led study could lead to a new strategy for treating the aggressive form of brain cancer.
White-bellied pangolins have second-most chromosomes among mammals May 24, 2023 Genomic research led by UCLA scientists could support conservation efforts; the species is endangered in large part because of illegal hunting.
UCLA study highlights need to focus on individuals, versus populations, in genomic medicine May 19, 2023 New research shows that the accuracy of genetically based disease predictions varies from person to person.
3 short films pull back the curtain on UCLA Film & Television Archive’s work May 18, 2023 The mini-documentaries feature UCLA professors Chon Noriega and Peter Sellars and filmmaker Zackary Drucker.
CAP UCLA names Edgar Miramontes executive and artistic director May 18, 2023 Miramontes, a UCLA alumnus, comes to CAP UCLA from REDCAT, where he has served as deputy executive director and curator since 2019.
Climate change, habitat loss threaten East African bird populations May 17, 2023 A UCLA-led study assesses the complex effects of environmental stressors on tropical species in the Usambara Mountains.
UCLA’s Fielding School to offer master’s of data science in health degree May 17, 2023 The program, housed in the school’s department of biostatistics, is designed for both current professionals and recent college graduates.
When stem cells can’t roll on a bumpy road, muscles break down May 11, 2023 A study in mice shows that scarring of collagen pathways prevent stem cells from healing damaged tissue in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Is it too late to change your mind? Study reveals ‘developmental window’ for thinking styles May 11, 2023 UCLA psychologists suggest that by 25, one’s mode of evaluating the truthfulness of information is pretty much set.
Study could help solve mystery of the disappearing twins May 11, 2023 A UCLA-led team of astronomers found, surprisingly, that there are no young binary stars near the Milky Way’s black hole.
Oprah Winfrey, U.S. surgeon general headline WOW mental health summit at UCLA May 4, 2023 The May 4 event raised funds for UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird? May 2, 2023 A UCLA-led study finds that urban bird species tend to be smaller and less territorial and have greater ability to fly long distances.
$9.5 million in state grants to fund wide-ranging research on cannabis May 1, 2023 The two-year grants are meant to further scientific understanding of cannabis and inform efforts to shape public policy.
UCLA concert honors Japanese diplomat’s acts of bravery during the Holocaust April 27, 2023 The musical tribute to Chiune Sugihara on May 18 is the second in the groundbreaking “Music and Justice” series.
‘New Voices, New Visions’: UCLA cinema series spotlights today’s Indigenous filmmakers April 27, 2023 Screenings, which run from June 2 to 18 in Westwood and Eagle Rock, are free to the public.
UCLA Affordability Initiative aims to reduce need for student loans, with donors’ support April 26, 2023 A $15 million commitment for undergraduate scholarships from alumnus Peter Merlone serves as the lead gift.