UCLA Anderson Forecast: Solid but unspectacular growth for U.S. economy as delta variant spreads
The economic data also show that the recession and recovery had a disproportionately negative impact on lower-income Californians.
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UCLA internet studies and race scholar Safiya Noble awarded MacArthur Fellowship
Working at the intersection of race, technology and justice, Noble is set to launch an empowerment nonprofit called the Equity Engine.
UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center receives $5 million CIRM grant for research training program
The five-year award from California’s stem cell agency will help prepare young scientists and physicians to become leaders in the regenerative medicine field.
A new school year at UCLA unlike any other
After 18 months of Bruins being away, the campus looks forward to providing the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of change
Bike commuting project designed by UCLA team earns $1 million award
The Civic Bicycle Commuting team, or CiBiC, will use the funds to begin a pilot program in Los Angeles.
Southern California’s Asian American–owned businesses more affected by pandemic than others
A survey co-published by UCLA reveals the impact of COVID-19 and the struggles some faced in accessing recovery funds.
Volunteer Day 2021 sends Bruins back out into the community to serve
There are more than 40 volunteer projects happening around the world on Saturday, Sept. 25.
UCLA research reveals how a year of change affected Californians’ health
The latest California Health Interview Survey quantifies the impact of pandemic, racial tensions and other challenges.
With the world at a crossroads, UCLA Arts’ ‘10 Questions’ series returns to ask, ‘If not now, when?’
The public lecture-academic course will virtually bring together 30 people from campus and the community.
UCLA receives $13 million contract to expand COVID-19 testing
The tests use SwabSeq, a technology developed in 2020 at UCLA, to deliver results in less than 24 hours.
DataX initiative aims to broaden UCLA expertise in data and data science
The campuswide program will give students, research staff and faculty — whatever their scholarly concentration — the tools to incorporate data in their work.
From building a more just world to providing a best-in-class student experience, UCLA excels across a range of rankings
No. 1 for community college transfer students, veterans and even college food.
UCLA ranked No. 1 public university for fifth straight year by U.S. News & World Report
Since Gene Block became chancellor in 2007, UCLA has risen from the No. 4 public university to the top of the U.S. News rankings.
Do doctors treat pain differently based on their patients’ race?
A UCLA study shows that in the 2000s, physicians prescribed opioids more frequently to whites suffering from back pain than to patients of color.
Latinos in labor unions were better protected from job losses during pandemic
A UCLA study also found that Black and Latino union workers had higher wages than their counterparts in non-union jobs.
Parched land could help contain some floods but catastrophic flooding still likely to increase
The study’s publication comes just weeks after severe flooding killed hundreds of people in Europe.
Will it be safe for humans to fly to Mars?
Could the very timing of a mission help shield astronauts from dangerous radiation?
UCLA Athletics introduces name, image and likeness program
Westwood Ascent will help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities, said Athletic Director Martin Jarmond.
Scientists develop brain organoids with complex neural activity
A UCLA study suggests researchers could analyze neurological disorders in a stem cell–derived model.
UCLA research pinpoints where 2020 census undercounts were most likely in L.A. County
The study confirms observers’ fears that the enumeration faced insurmountable barriers to an accurate count.
UCLA-led study could clarify how gut microbes can exacerbate cognitive decline
The research, conducted in mice, could elucidate how and why the phenomenon occurs.
UCLA receives funding for research resources on Latino policy
A $2.5 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will support two databases aimed at advancing equitable policy solutions.
Vaping just once raises oxidative stress levels in nonsmokers, increasing disease risk
Stress levels as much as quadrupled after nonsmokers used an e-cigarette for just a half-hour, UCLA researchers found.
New metric shows COVID cut average lifespan by nearly a decade in parts of U.S.
UCLA sociologist Patrick Heuveline’s demographic tool clarifies the impact of temporary “shocks” like epidemics and natural disasters.
UCLA establishes endowed chair in honor of longtime faculty member Dr. Marjorie Fine
Dr. Catherine Juillard was appointed to hold the chair in general clinical surgery.