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Chancellor Block shares ideas about higher education and cities with other experts at Milken Institute Global Conference

October 19, 2021

UCLA’s leader joined several discussions with the aim of sharing lessons learned from recent social movements and the global pandemic.

Barbra Streisand to fund forward-looking institute at UCLA focused on solving societal challenges

October 18, 2021

The institute will conduct research into climate change, the dynamics of gender relationships and power, the arts and countering disinformation.

UCLA to honor the legacy of Rafer Johnson, Olympian and champion of equality

October 12, 2021

Activities will include a virtual conversation about his impact and an in-person celebration of life.

Guido Imbens, former UCLA professor, wins Nobel Prize in economics

October 11, 2021

The Stanford professor and two colleagues were honored for demonstrating “what conclusions about cause and effect can be drawn from natural experiments.”

UCLA alumnus Ardem Patapoutian wins 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine

October 4, 2021

The neuroscientist, a 1990 graduate, helped answer a fundamental question about how the nervous system senses temperature and touch.

UCLA raises $611 million in 2020–21, supporting students and advancing critical research

October 4, 2021

Donors during the past year hailed from all 50 states and 72 nations; nearly 95% of gifts were less than $10,000.

UCLA internet studies and race scholar Safiya Noble awarded MacArthur Fellowship

September 28, 2021

Working at the intersection of race, technology and justice, Noble is set to launch an empowerment nonprofit called the Equity Engine.

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily A. Carter stepping down to refocus on climate change mitigation at Princeton

September 27, 2021

Carter fostered greater interdisciplinary collaboration, broadened the scope of the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge and helped launch the DataX initiative.

A new school year at UCLA unlike any other

September 23, 2021

After 18 months of Bruins being away, the campus looks forward to providing the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of change

DataX initiative aims to broaden UCLA expertise in data and data science

September 15, 2021

The campuswide program will give students, research staff and faculty — whatever their scholarly concentration — the tools to incorporate data in their work.

From building a more just world to providing a best-in-class student experience, UCLA excels across a range of rankings

September 12, 2021

No. 1 for community college transfer students, veterans and even college food.

UCLA ranked No. 1 public university for fifth straight year by U.S. News & World Report

September 12, 2021

Since Gene Block became chancellor in 2007, UCLA has risen from the No. 4 public university to the top of the U.S. News rankings.

‘Advancing the culture of community is the mission for UCLA’

September 1, 2021

Anna Spain Bradley, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, on what she’s learned after a year and what’s ahead.

UCLA Athletics introduces name, image and likeness program

August 23, 2021

Westwood Ascent will help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities, said Athletic Director Martin Jarmond.

UCLA establishes endowed chair in honor of longtime faculty member Dr. Marjorie Fine

August 5, 2021

Dr. Catherine Juillard was appointed to hold the chair in general clinical surgery.

UCLA Health hospitals rank No. 1 in L.A. and state, No. 3 in nation

July 26, 2021

U.S. News & World Report named UCLA among the top 10 in 12 different medical specialties.

UCLA receives $1 million challenge grant to expand teaching in Israel studies

July 21, 2021

The grant is from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, which has generously supported the program for more than 15 years.

UCLA admits most accomplished class in its history

July 19, 2021

The campus saw robust growth in the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of its admitted freshman and transfer students.

University of California to require all employees and students to get vaccinated against COVID-19

July 15, 2021

The policy contains limited exemptions for medical reasons and to accommodate disabilities or religious beliefs.

Thomas Rando named director of UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center

July 7, 2021

The renowned neurologist and stem cell biologist is currently a professor at Stanford University.

UCLA Alumni Association board welcomes new members, selects president-elect

July 7, 2021

Ann Wang will be the first Asian American woman elected to lead the association.

In memoriam: Dr. Gerald S. Levey, 84, oversaw building of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

June 29, 2021

The visionary leader served the campus as vice chancellor of medical sciences and dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA from 1994 to 2010.

UCLA names Susan Ettner dean of Graduate Division

June 25, 2021

A faculty member since 1999, she holds appointments in general internal medicine, health services research and health policy and management.

UCLA honors Arline and Henry Gluck with Fiat Lux Award

June 25, 2021

The couple was recognized for their advocacy, community service and support of UCLA Health’s mobile stroke care unit.

Air quality sensors, website improve UCLA’s preparedness for fire emergencies

June 22, 2021

The tools will help provide clearer information, in real time, about conditions on campus.