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The San Francisco Chronicle reports that modeling data developed by UCLA’s Center for Climate Science and recently presented to the California Water Resources Control Board indicates that Mono Lake, the depleted saltwater body in the eastern Sierra watershed may not survive if Los Angeles continues to pump water from the basin into the city. UCLA’s Alex Hall told the board that even just reducing the amount taken could be beneficial for the lake. Read more about UCLA in today’s Los Angeles Times and NPR.

UCLA professor David Eisenman offers advice on how to stay cool and check on others during elevated temperatures.

UCLA Extension students participate in pilot that includes UCLA undergraduates, graduates and alumni.

Real-time satellite mapping of kelp forests drive precise monitoring and conservation efforts.

The Los Angeles Times spoke with Dr. Aditya Bardia, a UCLA breast cancer oncologist who’s been in the field for 15 years and, in that time, has treated over 20 men. He says that men should watch out for lumps, pain, discomfort or nipple inversion. “If you have any of that, get it checked out with an ultrasound,” Bardia said. “Otherwise, if a man is only at average risk, then a mammogram is not necessary. But if he has BRCA and a family history, then a mammogram is recommended.” Read more about UCLA in the news in today’s Capital & Main, CNBC and other outlets.

Faculty Bulletin Board is a biweekly a snapshot of the many ways Bruin scholars and researchers are advancing knowledge, shaping their fields and powering progress on campus and around the world.

All five nominees — including Kate Hawley, who went on to win — appeared at TFT’s annual panel.

The Associated Press interviewed UCLA experts Artur Davoyan and Dino Di Carlo in a feature commemorating Pi Day. The article touched on the varied applications of the number in mechanical, aerospace and biological engineering, detailing specific research at UCLA in which the number plays a large role. “As an engineer and scientist, [pi] is just a part of life,” said Di Carlo, the Armond and Elena Hairapetian Professor of Engineering and Medicine in the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. Davoyan, an assistant professor at the school, was also quoted. Read more about UCLA in the news in today’s New York Times, NPR and other outlets.

Peer-reviewed studies show diabetes and other illnesses can stem from the combination of long work hours and poor eating habits.

CAR-NKT cell therapy can be produced at a fraction of the cost of personalized treatments.

The new initiative brings together campus leaders, researchers, clinicians and students to build a more connected, proactive approach to supporting well-being.

The Wall Street Journal cited Mindy Seu, a UCLA associate professor, artist, technologist and academic behind the publication the “Cyberfeminism Index,” in a story about the ‘alternatively influential.’ “I don’t really consider myself an influencer — it happens that I distribute my work and events online, but I don’t make things specifically for social media,” said Seu. “To have someone on your team to champion you in all the things that are kind of uncomfortable, like knowing how to negotiate fees, and to figure out which deals feel right for me ethically, is very helpful. Read more about UCLA in today’s New York Times, Los Angeles Times and other outlets.

The assistant professor was one of 80 early-career U.S. researchers honored by the National Academy of Sciences program.

Restorations, retrospectives and a biennial festival of preservation explore comedy, film history, experimental filmmaking and international storytelling.

The Campus Community Conversations co-chair is focused on bringing her passion for connection and wellness to even more Bruins. 

Students involved in the Bedari Kindness Institute’s ‘Dialogue across Difference’ initiative were spotlighted in episode four.

UCLA scholars described the latest Hollywood Diversity Report findings as a “wake-up call for domestic film studios” in an article for Forbes. The report, released just ahead of the 98th Annual Academy Awards, analyzes the state of diversity in Hollywood using data across various media. The study was also featured by the Los Angeles Times, Variety, TheWrap and LAist. Read more about UCLA in today’s NBC News, Bloomberg Law and other outlets.

Studios ignore diversity’s potential for profit, according to the 2026 Hollywood Diversity Report.

On this week’s IndieWire Filmmaker Toolkit podcast, Autumn Durald Arkapaw talks about what it would mean to be the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography, and the career journey that led her to this point. Arkapaw, who is up for an Academy Award for her work on Ryan Coogler's “Sinners,” did not take a traditional path in film, but found her footing after an old advertising boss bought her a night course at UCLA Extension to get her started. Now, she could make Oscar history at the 98th Annual Academy Awards. Read more about UCLA in today’s Associated Press, Salon and other outlets.

UCLA ethnomusicologist Cheryl Keyes talks about the importance of the Delta blues in the horror film, which has been nominated for 16 Oscars.

Psychology student Ryen Clark is behind a new wellness initiative at the Black Bruin Resource Center.

In an article in the Los Angeles Times, several UCLA experts speak about how the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has drawn in nations from around the world, creating more pressure for countries directly involved, and pushing out the conflict’s timeline. UCLA sociologist Kevan Harris speaks about the impact of past wars in the region on the global stage, and UCLA political scientist Benjamin Radd looks ahead to possible outcomes. Both Harris and Radd are affiliated with the UCLA International Institute. Read more about UCLA in today’s KNBC-TV.

Martin was celebrated last November for his work with veterans through the UCLA Extension Veterans Success Academy.

War with Iran won’t reshape the region the way America wants, says UCLA's Dalia Dassa Kaye, a senior fellow at the Burkle Center.

In a KABC-TV segment, UCLA gastroenterologist Fola May speaks about the increased risk of colorectal cancer in men and women under 50 at an event hosted at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center to educate the public about the growing crisis surrounding the disease. To spread awareness, a walk-through, inflatable colon was put on display on March 6, allowing visitors to see and learn about polyps, early-stage cancers and advanced disease. Read more about UCLA in today’s ABC News, New York Times and other outlets.