UCLA Conversations to offer up-close, unscripted discussions with leading scholars September 13, 2023 The events will be curated and hosted by Stuart Wolpert, a 40-year veteran of UCLA’s media relations office.
Latinos in the U.S. have the fifth-largest GDP in the world September 13, 2023 The country’s Latino GDP surpassed $3 trillion for the first time in 2021, a new report by UCLA researchers and colleagues shows.
National panel led by UCLA law professor recommends 24 ways to protect integrity of 2024 elections September 13, 2023 The report is aimed at ensuring access to the ballot for all eligible voters and enhancing the public’s confidence in the fairness of the election.
UCLA in the News September 12, 2023 September 12, 2023 Highlights from Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, Vox and others.
Staff news: Dorothy Tu named dental school’s associate dean of finance and administration September 12, 2023 The UCLA alumna, who started Sept. 1, helped establish UC Irvine’s nursing school as an assistant dean.
Q&A: New UCLA Law dean aims to build investment and excitement September 12, 2023 Michael Waterstone was a Bruin long before he returned to campus in August.
UCLA Library funds 30 international cultural preservation projects September 12, 2023 Materials will be digitized and made available online to researchers around the world.
UCLA in the News September 11, 2023 September 11, 2023 Highlights from the Wall Street Journal, Politico, the Guardian and others.
UCLA in the News September 8, 2023 September 8, 2023 Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, KABC-TV and others.
Dr. Melissa Lechner receives grant from Doris Duke Foundation September 8, 2023 She will help develop ways to reduce immunotherapy-related side effects in people diagnosed with cancer.
In memoriam: Allen Parducci, 97, influential cognitive psychologist and early windsurfing pioneer September 7, 2023 The professor emeritus was known for his key contribution to windsurfing as well as his predictive theory of happiness.
UCLA in the News September 7, 2023 September 7, 2023 Highlights from NPR, Fast Company, ABC News and others.
Celebrate Star Trek Day the Bruin way September 6, 2023 Sept. 8 is the anniversary of the TV show’s debut. We asked 2 UCLA scholars to talk about the generation-spanning galactic phenomenon.
UCLA in the News September 6, 2023 September 6, 2023 Highlights from the Wall Street Journal, CNN, NBC News and others.
Does this number make me look fat? September 6, 2023 In a new study, UCLA psychologists confirmed that lower jersey numbers make football players look thinner.
UCLA in the News September 5, 2023 September 5, 2023 Highlights from USA Today, MSNBC, the Sacramento Bee and others.
Researchers awarded $2.5 million to develop brain cancer treatment September 5, 2023 The team honored by the Department of Defense includes David Nathanson, Benjamin Ellingson and Dr. Timothy Cloughesy.
Benjamin Santer wins American Meteorological Society’s Rossby Medal September 5, 2023 The award is the society's highest honor for atmospheric scientists.
UCLA in the News September 1, 2023 September 1, 2023 Highlights from the New York Times, the Washington Post, New Scientist and others.
Bringing the history of L.A. workers’ movements into the present — and future September 1, 2023 A course being developed by UCLA labor studies professor Tobias Higbie will aim to inspire a new generation of change-makers.
Study could help explain why certain brain tumors don’t respond well to immunotherapy September 1, 2023 Immune checkpoint blockade has been ineffective for treating glioblastoma; UCLA-led research may reveal why.
UCLA-led climate projects receive $7.5 million in state-funded grants from UC August 31, 2023 Efforts will aim to boost EV use, energy storage, firefighter safety and the well-being of migrant workers.
UCLA in the News August 31, 2023 August 31, 2023 Highlights from the Associated Press, Education Week, KCAL-TV and others.
New UCLA College webpage highlights books by Bruin authors August 31, 2023 The Bruin Bookshelf catalogs books published by faculty, students, alumni and staff.
Could insights from ants help people build better transportation networks? August 31, 2023 UCLA biologists found that the insects’ nests reflect the way they work together — or don’t — to forage for food.