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UCLA in the News October 6, 2023
Highlights from Time Magazine, KABC-TV, The Conversation and others.
Professors Sherie and Donald Morrison pledge $15.4 million to UCLA
Proceeds from the sale of real estate owned by the couple will benefit the life sciences division, the Anderson School of Management, UCLA Athletics and the Faculty Club.
This will get your head spinning (all the way around)
With the Oct. 6 release of “The Exorcist: Believer,” UCLA doctoral student Arranne Rispoli looks at the intersection of exorcism and history.
Chancellor Block visits White House to talk about diversity on college campuses
As part of a panel discussion co-hosted by White House domestic policy advisor Neera Tanden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
UCLA in the News October 4, 2023
Highlights from the San Francisco Chronicle, National Public Radio, Billboard and others.
UCLA economists foresee weak U.S. economy in 2024, but no recession
California’s economic growth will continue to outpace nation’s, according to the the latest quarterly analysis from the UCLA Anderson Forecast.
Use of telehealth services rose during the pandemic and remains high
A UCLA study shows that in 2022, nearly half of California adults had used these services over the previous year.
UCLA survey shows alarming increase in challenges to health of Californians
The newest California Health Interview Survey highlights high rates of food insecurity, hate incidents and difficulties accessing health care.
Matching MacArthurs: 2 UCLA professors win prestigious ‘genius grants’
Law professor and human rights expert E. Tendayi Achiume and acclaimed hydroclimatologist Park Williams are UCLA’s latest MacArthur Fellowship recipients.
UCLA professor E. Tendayi Achiume awarded MacArthur Fellowship
The UCLA School of Law faculty member was recognized with the ‘genius grant’ for her impactful work on race, migration and international law.
UCLA geography professor Park Williams awarded MacArthur Fellowship
An acclaimed hydroclimatologist, Williams was recognized for his research on climate change and its connection to drought and fires.
Adam Bradley co-curates Grammy exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip hop
The immersive exhibit, which opens Oct. 7 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, invites visitors to explore the past, present and future of hip-hop culture.
Oct. 5: Celebrate L.A.’s diverse food scene at UCLA First Thursdays Night Market
MEDIA ADVISORY: First Thursdays is UCLA’s monthly series connecting the campus with the local Westwood community and businesses.
UCLA’s Herb Albert School of Music launches new music industry bachelor’s program this fall
The new degree program will set students on a track toward music business–related careers.
UCLA in the News October 3, 2023
Highlights from ABC News, Marketplace, Scientific American and others.
Researchers awarded $2.8 million to develop AI models
Team led by professor Kyung Sung hopes to improve identification of prostate cancer in Black men.
2,000 volunteers bring UCLA spirit of service to the L.A. community
The fall tradition marking the return to campus hosted 46 volunteer projects across greater Los Angeles.
Tanya Stoyanova receives Department of Defense award to find new lung cancer treatments
The funds will advance the professor’s work in blood-based approaches to combating small cell lung cancer.
Controlled burns help prevent wildfires. Climate change is limiting their use
Rising temperatures mean fewer overall days when prescribed fires can be safely lit, a new UCLA-led study shows.
UCLA in the News October 2, 2023
Highlights from the Hollywood Reporter, MSNBC, the Guardian and others.
Q&A: Justin Torres on creating ‘sustained and deep engagement’ with literature
The bestselling author and UCLA professor discusses his new novel, ‘Blackouts,’ and the writers who inspire him today.
UCLA in the News September 29, 2023
Highlights from the New York Times Magazine, the Washington Post, Yahoo Life and others.