Search
Results
Humanities for the 21st century: A conversation with incoming dean Alex Stern
Stern, who will succeed longtime dean David Schaberg on Nov. 1, spoke with us about this new chapter for her and the division.
UCLA’s Latinx Welcome fosters community
A thousand students, faculty and staff attended the “Sembrando Comunidad” event, which was part of campus efforts to earn the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation.
In memoriam: Silke Otto-Knapp, 52, painter and professor of art
Otto-Knapp was a professor of painting and drawing at the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. She died on Oct. 9.
Dr. Patricia Ganz to be recognized for innovation in cancer care
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health distinguished professor will be honored by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
Team led by Fielding School of Public Health awarded NIH grant
The multiyear research project will focus on the sexual and reproductive health of Asian immigrant women in the U.S.
Alumnus returns to UCLA to deliver Regents Lecture on the future of Indian country
Greg Sarris, tribal chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, will speak at the law school on Indigenous People’s Day, Oct. 10.
In memoriam: Joel Handler, 89, helped define field of poverty law
His scholarship drew attention to how law shaped the experiences of poor people.
Tyler Clites receives innovation award from National Institutes of Health
The early career distinction recognizes Clites' research on combining surgical and mechanical design to revolutionize limb salvage.
Michael Storper receives international geography prize
The UCLA Luskin distinguished professor was honored with the Vautrin Lud Award for his contributions to the field.
UCLA in the News October 7, 2022
Highlights from NBC News, Spectrum News 1, KPCC-FM’s “AirTalk” and others.
Housing law aimed to aid California K-12 educators was co-authored by UCLA team
Professor Dana Cuff and colleagues wrote the legislation, which streamlines the development of affordable and mixed-income housing for teachers and support staff.
10 faculty projects earn Chancellor’s Arts Initiative grants
The program awarded a total of $139,380 to faculty in fields ranging from architecture and urban design to African American studies, and from gender studies to music.
UCLA in the News October 5, 2022
Highlights from Wired, the New Yorker, the Los Angeles Times and others.
Engaging with the world: Q&A with Abel Valenzuela, interim dean of social sciences
Valenzuela spoke about his plans for the division, the importance of public engagement and how his early job at a carwash instilled a work ethic that still drives him.
‘There’s no way to teach about labor studies without dealing with intersectional issues’
Immigration scholar Chris Zepeda-Millán draws inspiration from his grandparents and the migrant workers he’s met along his career.
Immigrants living in California are less likely to have a gun at home, more likely to fear gun violence
Survey by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research analyzes presence of firearms at home and concerns about gun safety.
Pandemic-related disparities persist, California Health Interview Survey finds
A report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research highlights the urgent need for mental health services.
UCLA in the News October 4, 2022
Highlights from NBC’s “Today,” the New York Times, the BBC and others.
Julia Koerner awarded prize for research combining 3-D printed building skins and fashion
Koerner’s studio will research how future building skins may be innovated with sustainability and extreme climates in mind.
Oct. 6: UCLA First Thursdays return to Westwood Village with Spooktacular block party
A daytime farmers market will be followed by a nighttime block party filled with music and entertainment, breakdancing and magic.
How the secrets of the ‘water bear’ could improve lifesaving drugs like insulin
Inspired by creatures that survive in harsh environments, a UCLA team has invented a polymer with the potential to extend the shelf life and reach of medications.