Jean-Luc Margot awarded SETI citizen science grant from the Planetary Society
The professor of Earth, planetary and space sciences will lead a radio astronomy search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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UCLA Library announces public programs for spring quarter
From film screenings to data workshops to undergraduate research week, the library will be hosting a wide variety of events.
In memoriam: Marina Goldovskaya, 80, teacher of documentary filmmaking
The professor and award-winning filmmaker captured the decline of the Soviet Union in her movies.
In memoriam: Barbara Morrison, 72, jazz singer and UCLA voice teacher
The vocalist, who taught at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, enjoyed teaching and giving back to the community.
To fight diseases of aging, scientist makes aging itself the target
Dr. Ming Guo wants to help “create a higher quality of life over a healthy life span.”
Shining the spotlight on women lighting designers
In honor of Women’s History Month, a brief look at some of the women who have made an impact on theatrical lighting design.
UCLA leaders update campus COVID safety policies at town hall
If COVID-19 cases continue on their downward trend, masking and testing requirements will be relaxed in early April, campus leaders said.
In memoriam: John Edmond, 85, professor emeritus of biological chemistry
Edmond, who joined UCLA in 1968, researched lipid metabolism in the brain and its relationship to developmental disorders.
UCLA, Howard University launch summer program for students of race, ethnicity and politics
The new UC-funded Mark Q. Sawyer Summer Institute will bring young Howard scholars to UCLA for an immersive six-week research experience.
Sending love, strength and Beethoven to Odesa
As residents brace for Russian attacks, UCLA pianist Inna Faliks celebrates the city of her birth with an online performance.
ASUCLA to unveil mural by Judith Baca on April 1
The celebration of the longtime professor’s newest work will be held on the Wescom Student Terrace at Ackerman Union.
UCLA launches zero waste campaign to help increase sustainability efforts on campus
The goal is to divert 90% of the university’s waste from landfills.
The question is: What did organic chemist Hung Pham learn as a ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant?
Pham, who earned his doctorate from UCLA in 2015, shares his experiences competing on the game show hosted by Ken Jennings.
UCLA experts foresee drawn-out conflict in Ukraine
A faculty panel discussed the historical roots of the current fighting and what could come next.
Dancing to the words of Angela Davis
Recordings from the educator and activist’s speeches are part of Ronald K. Brown and his company’s newest dance work.
UCLA Library awards grants to eight music school projects
Funds to support commissions, performances, recordings, residencies and research for contemporary music.
UCLA botanist brings biodiversity of Colombia to Disney’s ‘Encanto’
Felipe Zapata taps into his life’s work, as well as childhood memories, to give the animated film its distinctive flora.
UCLA advocates for campus station on Metro’s proposed Sepulveda rail line
This location would promote fair access to UCLA for as many people as possible.
Program helps build the foundation — and networks — to help women become university leaders
UCLA has women serving as mentors and getting support as mentees in the Association of Pacific Rim Universities’ efforts.
In memoriam: Robert Hayes, 95, pioneer in the field of information science
Hayes was a former mathematician whose work had a major impact on information policy and the economics of research library operations.
UCLA tops all universities in number of 2022 Sloan Research Fellows
Eight young UCLA professors are among 118 scientists and scholars selected today to receive the awards.
Critical race theory: Understanding law and race in America
UCLA legal scholars have long used these methods to examine shifting attitudes toward racial justice throughout U.S. history.
Destination Crenshaw pays tribute to Black creativity and history in Los Angeles
UCLA faculty and alumni contributed ideas, expertise and artworks to the $100 million revitalization project.
In memoriam: Dr. Mark De Antonio, 67, psychiatrist who cared for vulnerable youth
De Antonio, a clinical psychiatry professor at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, died Dec. 31, after an extended illness.
Four professors named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The honorees are Nicholas Blurton-Jones, Joseph Loo, Rafail Ostrovsky and William Sandoval.