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.
Brian Copenhaver, professor of philosophy and history, receives UC award for emeriti faculty May 3, 2024 He was recognized with the Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award for ‘extraordinary and wide-ranging’ scholarly output.
Dr. Moira Szilagyi, Dr. Peter Szilagyi honored with 2024 George Armstrong Lecture Award May 3, 2024 They are being recognized by the Academic Pediatric Association for their leadership in advancing children’s health and well-be
Deanna Needell named 2024 SIAM Fellow May 2, 2024 The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics recognized her work in compressed sensing, stochastic optimization and applied data science.
Dr. Anne Hoyt receives fellowship from American College of Radiology May 1, 2024 The clinical professor was recognized for her nearly two decades of work with the society’s mammography accreditation program.
In memoriam: Jeannie Oakes, 81, professor emerita and champion of educational equity and justice May 1, 2024 She set the direction for a UCLA School of Education & Information Studies dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research honored for work on data equity April 30, 2024 The center’s California Health Interview Survey received national recognition for work highlighting understudied populations.
Switching gears for UCLA Bike Month April 29, 2024 The bicycling event moves forward with mobile repair services, online activities and a weekly raffle.
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.
Campus Safety Week comes to UCLA May 6–8 April 24, 2024 Attend a series of free events, demonstrations, giveaways and other fun activities that highlight safety and well-being.
UCLA Health team selected for international addiction research initiative April 17, 2024 Faculty members Dara Ghahremani and Edythe London will be helping to lead the three-year, $50 million project.
English professor Justin Torres receives 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship April 17, 2024 He plans to use his grant to support the writing of his next novel, which considers the role of triadic relations in structuring life.
UCLA recognizes Armenian Genocide with week of public events April 17, 2024 Student groups and UCLA’s Promise Armenian Institute are among those hosting free programs from April 17-29.
From Africa to the U.S.: Giving back by making math possible April 16, 2024 Professor Wilfrid Gangbo finds inspiration in uplifting his fellow Black mathematicians, past and present.
In memoriam: Ying-Ying Meng, 68, scholar of environmental health April 16, 2024 Meng, who was director of research at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and focused on the causes of and solutions to inequities in health from a holistic perspective, died April 11.
Your brain on genetics April 11, 2024 Daniel Geschwind will discuss what genes have taught us about complex brain disorders during his Faculty Research Lecture.
Karen McKinnon receives NSF CAREER Award for heat extremes research April 11, 2024 The World Health Organization has identified heat waves — on the rise worldwide — as one of the most dangerous natural hazards.
Dr. Matthew Rettig recognized by VA for contributions to prostate cancer research April 11, 2024 The professor, who was honored with the John B. Barnwell Award, will receive $150,000 in research support over the next three years.
Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl receives award for innovative multiple sclerosis research April 4, 2024 The professor is being recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Academy of Neurology.
Robert Lucero inducted into Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame April 3, 2024 His research focuses on using innovative health systems and informatics to improve health outcomes of vulnerable populations.
In memoriam: Diego Loukota, 38, specialist in Buddhism and ‘once-in-a-generation’ intellect April 3, 2024 Even among other leading lights in his field, Loukota’s extraordinary talent for learning, understanding and analyzing languages stood out.
Jaimie Krems receives NSF CAREER Award April 2, 2024 The funding will support her work on how people solve the challenges of ‘friending’ — like finding, making and keeping friends.
3 UCLA faculty members elected to Association of American Physicians April 1, 2024 The distinction recognizes exceptional contributions to the advancement of basic or translational biomedical research.
In memoriam: Jorge Cherbosque, 68, psychologist and co-director of Staff and Faculty Counseling Center March 28, 2024 “Jorge ... brought joy and light into the lives of everyone he encountered, regardless of how challenging their situations might be.”
How AI discriminates and what that means for your Google habit March 28, 2024 UCLA’s Safiya Noble discusses how the technology’s growth is shaping our lives and livelihoods — and not always for the better.