To Go Far, Go Together: UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program
AAP, celebrating its 50th anniversary, provides Bruins with community and a sense of belonging.
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Professor aims to put the history of Mexicans in Los Angeles at your fingertips
Marissa López’s app, “Picturing Mexican America,” will display archival images of 19th century Mexican L.A. connected to the user’s location.
Destination Westwood
As Bruins begin to populate Westwood Village again, now is the perfect time to revisit its history.
A New Day in Westwood
Bruins are back, enlivening campus again. Can their spirit of renewal invigorate the village?
Signs of Hope: Bruins Are Out and About
The UCLA and Westwood communities are again enjoying campus and the neighborhood.
Supporting a Movement: The UCLA Labor Center
The downtown L.A.–based center provides students, energy and research to dozens of unions in Los Angeles.
UCLA research pinpoints where 2020 census undercounts were most likely in L.A. County
The study confirms observers’ fears that the enumeration faced insurmountable barriers to an accurate count.
Los Angeles County is not fully supporting its Latino residents, report says
UCLA faculty helped compile and analyze data used in the Alliance for a Better Community’s Latino Scorecard.
Nearly half of L.A. tenants owe back rent
A UCLA–USC survey suggests that countywide, tenants owe landlords more than $3 billion.
Hammer Museum exhibition centers non-Western knowledge and spiritual practices
“No Humans Involved” opens on Oct. 10 and closes Jan. 9, 2022.
Mural pays respect to remains of women found near the U.S.-Mexico border
UCLA’s Maite Zubiaurre led the creation of the art installation “Mujer Migrante Memorial” and accompanying virtual map honoring those who died.
LA Art Show has a strong UCLA vibe
Alumnae Carmen Argote and Zeynep Abes are part of this year’s DIVERSEartLA program. Professor Chon Noriega helped curate the show.
How a student newspaper became the ‘voice of the Asian American experience’
Gidra, which began at UCLA’s Campbell Hall in 1969, helped fill a media void by providing detailed historical context as well as personal narratives.
UCLA Labor Center building to be renamed for civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson Jr.
New California budget also sets aside $15 million for renovations.
UCLA’s ecosystem health report card gives L.A. County a C+
The report highlights the need for more biodiversity protections and equitable access to resources.
UCLA team awarded almost $3 million for safe K-12 return-to-school effort
The NIH-funded project aims to increase COVID-19 testing access and uptake for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Social justice in the spotlight during UCLA Undergraduate Research Week
For the first time there was a showcase dedicated to community-engaged research.
Q&A: How lawyers shape social movements in Los Angeles
UCLA Law professor Scott Cummings’ new book examines the impact of the legal profession.
First senior class graduates from Mann UCLA Community School
All 38 students are planning to attend college this fall.
New digital exhibit explores Jewish history in Boyle Heights
The UCLA-led project is part of Mapping Jewish L.A., a partnership between the Leve Center, community archives.
Human wastewater is feeding harmful algae blooms off of Southern California’s coast
A UCLA-led study explains how much of the damage is being caused by treated sewage.
T-Kay Sangwand spins UCLA Library archives into the fabric of Los Angeles
UCLA librarian and DJ helps curate two local arts initiatives, drawing from her vinyl crates and historical materials.
Embracing diversity – one dental student at a time
Students are working with faculty and staff to make sure everyone can see themselves in the profession.
Q&A: Lecturer discusses LAUSD’s new media literacy requirement
Jeff Share, Jackie Goldberg share vision for new curriculum, teaching students how to navigate fake news and disinformation.