Q&A: UCLA professor on how rumors, conspiracy theories divided the U.S. October 26, 2022 Patricia Turner discusses her new book, “Trash Talk: Anti-Obama Lore and Race in the Twenty-First Century”
UCLA in the News October 26, 2022 October 26, 2022 Highlights from the New York Times, Scientific American, Time and others.
California bail reform efforts coming up short, according to study by UCLA Law, Berkeley Law October 26, 2022 Researchers found little evidence of change 18 months after the landmark Humphrey decision by the state supreme court.
UCLA Extension collaboration with Google will provide free tech training, student support October 26, 2022 A new program that will include job placement services aims to create career opportunities for adults from underserved backgrounds.
UCLA in the News October 25, 2022 October 25, 2022 Highlights from USA Today, KPCC-FM’s “Air Talk,” the Associated Press and others.
Akihiro Nishi’s research to be funded by National Science Foundation grant October 24, 2022 The Fielding School assistant professor of epidemiology will serve as co-principal investigator on a pandemic preparedness project.
UCLA in the News October 24, 2022 October 24, 2022 Highlights from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, KABC-TV and others.
Dentistry professor recognized by American Academy of Pediatrics October 24, 2022 Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez received an award for his contributions to the advancement of pediatric oral health.
Psychologist receives award for PTSD research and advocacy October 24, 2022 Lauren Ng seeks to develop interventions for underserved communities in the U.S. and low- and middle-income countries.
Lamia Balafrej named Getty Research Institute scholar October 24, 2022 The associate professor, who specializes in arts of the Islamic world, will conduct research at the Getty Villa.
New UCLA professor brings non-Western thought into political theory October 24, 2022 Tejas Parasher, a comparative political theorist who joined the faculty this fall, teaches students how to question established paradigms.
Space medicine: Future interplanetary travel will depend on it October 21, 2022 UCLA’s Dr. Haig Aintablian, campus’s first space medicine fellow, will have a role in shaping the next generation of flight physicians.
UCLA in the News October 21, 2022 October 21, 2022 Highlights from National Geographic, CNN, the Washington Post and others.
Open enrollment for health insurance begins Thursday, Oct. 27 October 20, 2022 The University of California will continue to offer the same benefits as last year to faculty and staff, as well as a personalized support-resource for certain plans.
Experts consider whether Russia could be charged with war crimes for Ukraine invasion October 20, 2022 Scholars agree that, even with ample evidence, prosecution could be extremely challenging at best.
In memoriam: Patricia Harter, 78, teacher of Asian theater courses October 20, 2022 Harter, a professor emerita at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, died on Oct. 8 from congestive heart failure.
UCLA in the News October 20, 2022 October 20, 2022 Highlights from the Washington Post, Associated Press, New York Times and others.
Wildfires drive L.A.’s mountain lions to take deadly risks October 20, 2022 In seeking alternative habitats, the endangered animals are more likely to experience dangerous — and fatal — encounters with freeways and foes.
UCLA experts: The pivotal 2022 midterm elections October 19, 2022 UCLA faculty weigh in on some of the nation’s most pressing issues in the run-up to Election Day.
UCLA researchers identify gene as potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer October 19, 2022 The discovery could be a step toward improved treatment for glioblastoma multiforme.
UCLA in the News October 19, 2022 October 19, 2022 Highlights from the Washington Post, New York Times, Inside Higher Ed and others.
UCLA in the News October 18, 2022 October 18, 2022 Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, NBC News, Spectrum and others.
UCLA to convene guest scholars for in-depth discussions of Iran protests October 18, 2022 Members of the campus community can examine the events in Iran and the world reaction with leading scholars from the U.S. and Europe.
Professor elected to National Academy of Medicine October 17, 2022 Dr. Arleen Brown, professor of medicine in the division of general internal medicine and health services research at UCLA, received the honor Oct. 17.
UCLA in the News October 17, 2022 October 17, 2022 Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, NPR and others.