UCLA Law celebrates 69th commencement
UCLA School of Law celebrated the class of 2020 with inspiring speeches, including a keynote address by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Jr.
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UCLA College to host virtual celebration for spring centennial graduates
UCLA alumnus George Takei, the pioneering actor, author, activist and social media star, will deliver the address June 12.
Sebouh Aslanian named inaugural director of the Armenian Studies Center
The center is housed within the The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA.
Voters in both parties favor caution as cities begin to reopen
In general, Democratic and Republican voters support the restrictions that were enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19.
UCLA establishes COVID-19 pandemic-response training program
Thousands of individuals across the state will be trained in public health techniques and strategies, including contact tracing and case investigation.
Lack of sick leave guarantees puts nations’ health and economic security at risk, UCLA study finds
The United States is one of 11 countries that do not mandate some form of paid leave at the national level.
New treatment extends lives of people with most common type of liver cancer
The immunotherapy drug combination is currently being reviewed for approval under a new FDA pilot program.
Public policy professor named to class of 2020 Carnegie Fellows
Aaron Panofskyis among a class of 27 fellows nationwide — 14 from public institutions — to be honored.
Former dean of public affairs honored during women’s conference in Bangladesh
Barbara Nelson was recognized for her award-winning 1994 study, “Women and Politics Worldwide,” which she co-edited with with Najma Chowdhury.
Geographer recognized with Myron Weiner Distinguished Scholar Award
John Agnew, distinguished professor of geography and Italian, has received the award from the International Studies Association.
Medical school professor elected to National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Peter Tontonoz, professor in the departments of pathology/laboratory medicine and biological chemistry, has been elected in recognition of his achievements in research.
CARES Act impact on retirement savings program
The CARES Act suspends 2020 minimum required distributions.
Staff news: Researcher recognized for contributions to mass spectrometry
Rachel Ogorzalek Loo, researcher in the department of biological chemistry, has been recognized by the American Society for Mass Spectrometry.
Immunotherapy pioneer named American Association for Cancer Research Academy fellow
Dr. Antoni Ribas was inducted into the group for his work in immunology and the development of new therapies for malignant melanoma.
Parts of L.A. hit hardest by COVID-19 also among those where census response lags 2010
The county is on pace for just 52% of households to respond, down from about 63% in 2010.
Psychology professor honored for pioneering work on ‘social cognition’
The work of Shelley Taylor and her colleague Susan Fiske has changed the study of how people think about themselves and the social world.
Pete Townshend of The Who and Rachel Fuller give to UCLA for scholarships, concerts
The gift will support Herb Alpert School of Music cello students and UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance.
Bruin Bound gives thousands of admitted students a huge virtual UCLA welcome
Since its launch in late March, the website has provided newly admitted students and their families with the tools to help make their enrollment decisions.
PBS series on Asian Americans features work of UCLA filmmakers and scholars
Professors and alumni played a big role in bringing the stories of America’s most diverse ethnic group to the small screen.
UCLA scientists create first roadmap of human skeletal muscle development
The findings are critical for researchers aiming to develop muscle stem cells in the lab that can be used to combat disease.
UCLA In the News May 11, 2020
Highlights from Scientific American, the New York Times, Washington Post and others.