California’s Housing Crisis March 10, 2022 UCLA minds across campus are seeking solutions to one problem: How to affordably house all the state’s residents.
Intricacies of L.A.’s urban ecosystem are focus of new UCLA podcast February 22, 2022 “The Labyrinth Project” engages listeners in a range of ecological conundrums that are as interconnected as the city’s ecosystems.
Destination Crenshaw pays tribute to Black creativity and history in Los Angeles February 8, 2022 UCLA faculty and alumni contributed ideas, expertise and artworks to the $100 million revitalization project.
Experts analyze Los Angeles mayoral race at UCLA’s Luskin Summit January 21, 2022 Panelists weighed in on the prospects for U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, City Councilman Kevin de León and the other candidates.
Southern California mountain lions show first reproductive effects of inbreeding January 6, 2022 Unless steps are taken to boost genetic diversity, local extinction remains a real threat, a UCLA-led study suggests.
Latinos are severely underrepresented in Los Angeles Times opinion pages December 15, 2021 A new UCLA study has found that Latinos, who comprise nearly half the county’s population, pen less than 5% of the paper’s op-eds.
UCLA dedicates labor center building to Rev. James Lawson Jr., champion of civil and worker rights December 13, 2021 The building, which is named the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center, will house labor research, teaching and service for decades to come.
A perfect tribute: UCLA names labor center building in honor of Rev. James Lawson Jr. December 10, 2021 Civil and labor rights icon and 20-year labor studies faculty member to be linked with UCLA in perpetuity at a ceremony on Dec. 11.
Researchers Analyze the ‘True Cost’ of Car Congestion December 2, 2021 Pricing roadways could reduce traffic on L.A.’s busiest freeways.
A Legacy in Plain Sight: The Murals of Judy Baca December 1, 2021 In light of a retrospective at the Museum of Latin American Art, many are revisiting the professor’s striking public artwork.
‘Strength and Love’: UCLA joins citywide COVID-19 memorial November 19, 2021 Royce Hall and Powell Library will shine in blue during a three-day tribute.
Bunche Center for African American Studies receives $5 million from state of California November 9, 2021 The funds will support UCLA students, policy reports and big-data projects such as the Million Dollar Hoods initiative.
UCLA alumnus Oscar Magallanes honors his Chicano heritage in his art October 13, 2021 Magallanes is part of the 3B Collective, a group of mostly alumni artists, that specializes in large-scale murals, site-specific installations and public artworks.
The forgotten history of an 1871 race riot in Los Angeles’ Chinatown October 7, 2021 On Oct. 17, UCLA’s Asian American Studies and Asia Pacific centers will help mark the event’s 150th anniversary.
Volunteer Day brings out Bruins across Los Angeles and around the world September 27, 2021 About 1,500 people participated in a range of projects that included gardening, cleanups and meal packing.
Bike commuting project designed by UCLA team earns $1 million award September 22, 2021 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 September 22, 2021 A survey co-published by UCLA reveals the impact of COVID-19 and the struggles some faced in accessing recovery funds.
To Go Far, Go Together: UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program September 15, 2021 AAP, celebrating its 50th anniversary, provides Bruins with community and a sense of belonging.
Professor aims to put the history of Mexicans in Los Angeles at your fingertips September 14, 2021 Marissa López’s app, “Picturing Mexican America,” will display archival images of 19th century Mexican L.A. connected to the user’s location.
Destination Westwood September 14, 2021 As Bruins begin to populate Westwood Village again, now is the perfect time to revisit its history.
A New Day in Westwood September 9, 2021 Bruins are back, enlivening campus again. Can their spirit of renewal invigorate the village?
Signs of Hope: Bruins Are Out and About September 9, 2021 The UCLA and Westwood communities are again enjoying campus and the neighborhood.
Supporting a Movement: The UCLA Labor Center September 7, 2021 The downtown L.A.–based center provides students, energy and research to dozens of unions in Los Angeles.
Coming Back Together August 24, 2021 UCLA and Westwood Village need each other in order to to be at their best.
UCLA research pinpoints where 2020 census undercounts were most likely in L.A. County August 19, 2021 The study confirms observers’ fears that the enumeration faced insurmountable barriers to an accurate count.