UCLA to lead the Center of Excellence for Heat Resilient Communities May 20, 2024 The Luskin Center for Innovation receives a federal grant to prepare for extreme heat.
UCLA storytellers use Grand Theft Auto as basis for films imagining L.A. in 2050 May 16, 2024 “Grand Theft Eco” considers the city’s environmental future, along with economic and social justice issues.
When saying ‘please’ is more strategic than magic May 15, 2024 UCLA study finds using “please” may not be so polite in everyday requests.
Adults who had difficult childhoods are not receiving sufficient mental health care May 15, 2024 Nearly 40% of adults who had four or more adverse childhood experiences said they had an unmet need for treatment.
Downsizing local news contributes to crumbling infrastructure May 14, 2024 Study links local journalism with voter support for fixing public works, which adds to climate resilience.
3 UCLA faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences May 13, 2024 Zvi Bern, a theoretical physicist, and Leonard Kleinrock, one of the early pioneers of the internet, were recognized for their distinguished original research.
Women’s water polo team wins NCAA title, completing perfect season May 13, 2024 The No. 1–ranked UCLA squad went 26–0 en route to defeating the California Golden Bears Sunday in Berkeley.
How local journalism boosts support for fixing crumbling infrastructure May 10, 2024 Strong local newspapers are tied to greater voter support for funding dams, sewers and other projects vital to climate resilience, a new study shows.
Beyond 1.5°C and scientists’ fears: Video ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain May 10, 2024 An informal survey shows hundreds of IPCC scientists now expect the world to reach at least 2.5° C of warming. Swain weighs in.
Film commissioned by UCLA professor earns spot at Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes May 7, 2024 The animated short was conceived and brought to fruition by Michael Emmerich, director of the Yanai Initiative.
Political scientist Chris Tausanovitch named 2024 Carnegie Fellow May 7, 2024 The UCLA researcher will explore why a mostly moderate public is represented by increasingly polarized elected officials.
Champs again! Men’s volleyball claims its 21st NCAA title May 5, 2024 The win against Long Beach State brings the team its second championship in a row and UCLA’s 122nd across all sports.
Access to firearms for Californians ages 15–24 associated with increased suicide risk April 30, 2024 The study examined ties between firearm proximity and psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.
5 UCLA faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 25, 2024 Ann Carlson, Jason Cong, Tyrone Howard, Thomas Smith and Paul Taylor are among 250 artists, scholars, scientists and leaders chosen this year.
Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women April 24, 2024 Researchers have uncovered differences in how suicides are described that could identify at-risk men in time to get the help they need.
South L.A., Antelope Valley lead L.A. County in preventable hospitalizations April 23, 2024 These areas also have the highest proportions of adults on Medi-Cal.
Historic gift to UCLA School of Law advances Latino legal scholarship April 22, 2024 The donation from Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, will bolster the Critical Race Studies program.
UCLA Sustainability Plan shows green forward progress by the campus April 19, 2024 Strides have been made in energy efficiency, food systems, water use and more since the plan’s launch in 2022.
Veteran broadcast journalist David Ono receives Irene Hirano Inouye Award April 19, 2024 The award from the UCLA Terasaki Center honors Hirano Inouye, a Japanese American philanthropist, community organizer and champion of social causes.
Mutations in noncoding DNA become functional in some cancer-driving genes April 18, 2024 These regions of the gene alter the abundance of mRNA and the proteins it instructs the cell to make.
Supportive housing program for Californians experiencing homelessness shows promise April 17, 2024 Housing for a Healthy California program moved 200-plus people into housing, lowered their medical costs.
L.A. County residents’ satisfaction with quality of life matches low in year 9 of UCLA survey April 17, 2024 Concerns over the high cost of living weighed on the overall rating as renters feel especially pessimistic about their futures.
Sean Astin to deliver UCLA College commencement address April 16, 2024 The award-winning actor, advocate and UCLA alumnus will speak at ceremonies scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on June 14 in Pauley Pavilion.
Advance in immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer April 15, 2024 Research brief: A new T cell-screening process revealed previously unidentified receptors that target prostate cancer.
U7+ Alliance of World Universities urge G7 to increase access to higher education April 12, 2024 Chancellor Gene Block and Vice Provost Cindy Fan joined university leaders from 18 countries to address global challenges.