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Two epicenters led to Japan’s violent Noto earthquake on New Year’s Day
A rare “dual-initiation” mechanism ruptured a barrier on the fault during the Jan. 1 shaker.
Creating the global university: How Gene Block built bridges from Westwood to the world
A tireless traveler, Block has taken an in-person, hands-on approach to positioning the university as a major player on the world stage.
Fowler Museum at UCLA permanently returns cultural objects to Australia’s Warumungu community
The repatriated objects — including clubs, picks, knives, sheaths, adzes and a boomerang — will go back to their Aboriginal owners in the Northern Territory.
Filling a Need
For some students fleeing war and violence around the world, a safe harbor for their dreams has emerged in an unlikely place: the UCLA School of Dentistry.
The Promise of Cameroon
UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute is out to definitively map the African rainforests, a mission that could revolutionize climate science — and just maybe save the planet.
UCLA recognizes Armenian Genocide with week of public events
Student groups and UCLA’s Promise Armenian Institute are among those hosting free programs from April 17-29.
2024 International Women of Courage Award recipients share their experiences at UCLA event
Three honorees recognized for demonstrating leadership testify to their fight for positive change.
Q&A: Cindy Fan on the importance of global studies and perspectives
The UCLA professor and vice provost recently joined the National Academy of International Education, an honorary society and think tank.
2023 reflections: Stepping boldly into the future
It’s that time again — an opportunity to take stock of a year filled with awe-inspiring achievements and more than a few surprises, and to celebrate the accomplishments of our entire Bruin community.
12 UCLA graduate students selected for Fulbright-Hays Fellowship
The awardees will study in Brazil, Chile, England, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Tunisia.
What’s behind the toxic levels of mercury in tropical birds? Gold mining, study shows
A UCLA-led international team also found high levels in carnivorous birds and those in aquatic habitats.
Mr. Bunche Goes to Washington
How a lunch at the White House with Eleanor Roosevelt paved the way for a UCLA icon’s civic greatness.
International Education Week celebrates UCLA’s global vision
From Nov. 6–9, units across campus will host events highlighting global issues and international opportunities for students.