Studying abroad brought him closer to his parents’ migration story June 6, 2024 A full-circle moment in Europe gave Jonathan Valenzuela Mejia a fresh perspective on Central American studies. (available in Spanish)
Honoring Juneteenth with art, education and community-building June 3, 2024 Professor Cheryl Keyes invites everyone to join UCLA’s inaugural campus prelude celebration on June 5 at Royce Hall.
UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute hosts annual state policy briefing May 24, 2024 The Sacramento gathering earlier this month promoted equitable policy solutions for California communities.
Women, people of color drive viewer ratings for top streaming films May 23, 2024 Part 2 of UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report on film studies the state of streaming as the industry looks to contract.
Former NBA, NFL players helping build up communities of color May 16, 2024 Ex-Laker Devean George and retired NFL wide receiver Malcolm Johnson were among real estate pros featured at a UCLA Luskin Lecture.
5 UCLA faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 25, 2024 Ann Carlson, Jason Cong, Tyrone Howard, Thomas Smith and Paul Taylor are among 250 artists, scholars, scientists and leaders chosen this year.
‘Let people own it’: Secretary of the Smithsonian discusses the power of history April 23, 2024 Lonnie Bunch delivers UCLA’s Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership.
South L.A., Antelope Valley lead L.A. County in preventable hospitalizations April 23, 2024 These areas also have the highest proportions of adults on Medi-Cal.
Ary Amaya is 27 acres into an Indigenous-led reforestation of L.A. She’s far from done April 22, 2024 The UCLA graduate student is helping ensure that Native ecology drives the region’s land management for centuries to come.
Historic gift to UCLA School of Law advances Latino legal scholarship April 22, 2024 The donation from Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, will bolster the Critical Race Studies program.
Persistent gaps for Black Californians would take over 248 years to close April 11, 2024 The State of Black California 2024 report analyzes two decades of socioeconomic status data.
Q&A: Tyrone Howard on dismantling racial injustice in education April 10, 2024 The UCLA professor will lead the 2024 meeting of the American Education Research Association, where the topic will be at the forefront.
Celebrating differences in the health care field April 8, 2024 Syrian American medical student Reem Karmouta never thought about becoming a doctor — until she met one who looked just like her.
Election 360: Immigration reform and Democrats in Congress April 3, 2024 UCLA political scientist Chris Tausanovitch says immigration reform and what happens at the border will continue to be major talking points for both parties.
Changes to U.S. data collection on race, ethnicity could be a boon to public health March 29, 2024 Research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and other campus units contributed to the government’s revision process.
Protecting Black mothers before, during and after pregnancy March 14, 2024 The UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education hosted a talk by L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.
Newsroom’s top videos: Wooden’s stamp on history, Bruinettes pride and more March 11, 2024 In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.
Diversity in demand: People of color, women – in audience and on the big screen – hold keys to industry survival March 7, 2024 People of color also hit historic highs while women drop in key jobs, according to UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.
Women on history, today’s realities and visions for the future March 1, 2024 From conferences to art making, explore events across campus that represent the diverse experiences, leadership and research of women.
Gold Dust Twins: How two law students made a civil rights–era connection February 29, 2024 Katharine “Kitty” Young and Evan Mitchell Zepeda discovered their relatives, both civil rights icons, were longtime best friends.
Marcus Hunter pens alternative histories of racial healing, cues Rihanna February 29, 2024 The professor’s latest book uses creative nonfiction to show how one of the nation’s most divisive topics is bigger than money.
What prevents more Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans from seeking mental health care? February 29, 2024 Tailoring outreach by cultures, languages and nationalities could help increase utilization of services.
UCLA Data Equity Center aims to provide data expertise to those who need it February 26, 2024 The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and its network of partners will offer free assistance across the country.
Daniela Cortez Bravo: Elevating student voices in UCLA’s Hispanic-Serving Institution efforts February 20, 2024 The HSI initiative will be hosting a campus forum on nurturing Latino excellence on Feb. 22.
Watch: Bruinettes bring pillar of the HBCU experience to UCLA February 20, 2024 Since last fall, the danceline performance group has carved out a new space for Black inclusion at Bruin sporting events.