In memoriam: Samuel Aroni, 94, architecture professor, and scholar and survivor of the Holocaust April 29, 2022 The longtime faculty member twice served as acting dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
11 UCLA faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 28, 2022 UCLA had the second highest number of honorees among colleges and universities this year, followed by Stanford, UC Berkeley, MIT and Yale.
Reassessing the legacy of Jewish filmmaker Hugo Haas April 28, 2022 Michael Beckerman will deliver the inaugural Lowell Milken Lecture in Jewish Music on May 3. The event is free and open to the public.
UCLA program provides campus jobs, career support for people with autism April 28, 2022 A partnership with a local placement agency has facilitated the hiring of 11 employees, with plans to expand soon.
Former governors Wilson, Davis discuss housing, crime and more at Luskin Summit April 27, 2022 In a discussion moderated by UCLA’s Jim Newton, the two leaders express differing perspectives on a range of California issues.
The art of belonging: Arab American artist Saj Issa explores identity, ritual and labor in new works April 27, 2022 The UCLA graduate student will be having her first solo exhibition at Le Maximum Los Angeles, May 14 to June 19.
UCLA releases first comprehensive sustainability plan April 26, 2022 The plan includes initiatives focused on transportation, energy, water and food systems.
UCLA recognizes faculty for their outstanding teaching April 26, 2022 Recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Teaching Awards were honored by the Academic Senate and Center for the Advancement of Teaching,
Facebook whistleblower and director of ‘The Social Dilemma’ talk about social media’s impact April 26, 2022 Professor Ramesh Srinivasan joined Frances Haugen and Jeff Orlowski-Yang for the panel, which was part of UCLA’s Common Experience program.
Most California incentive programs meant to reduce energy use have the opposite effect April 25, 2022 “Not all energy-efficient upgrades or programs are the same,” said Magali Delmas, a UCLA environmental economist and co-author of the paper.
Some long COVID-19 cases may be caused by abnormally suppressed immune system April 25, 2022 A UCLA-led study suggests that boosting immunity could be a possible treatment.
Chon Noriega to discuss the connection between destroying a piano and history’s unreliable narrative April 25, 2022 The distinguished professor of film, television and digital media will deliver the 131st Faculty Research Lecture on April 28.
Reimagining the future of health and wellness in California April 25, 2022 A UCLA report prepared as part of the California 100 initiative helps point the way toward greater access and equity for state residents.
In year 7 of UCLA survey, L.A. residents express lowest-ever satisfaction with county’s quality of life April 22, 2022 Scores declined in each of the nine categories covered by the annual report.
Study shows how to lower divorce rate among poor Americans: Raise the minimum wage April 21, 2022 When states increased their minimum hourly wage by $1, divorce rates declined by 7% to 15% among those earning low wages.
Talking climate solutions with Institute of the Environment and Sustainability director Marilyn Raphael April 21, 2022 Faculty and students are working on new ways to respond to a wide range of environmental problems.
UCLA study offers strategy for freeway congestion pricing that reduces burden on low-income residents April 21, 2022 Research suggests the most promising solution would be to provide direct cash assistance.
UCLA commemorates Armenian Genocide with week of talks and performances April 20, 2022 The events, organized by UCLA’s Promise Armenian Institute and its campus partners, are free and open to the public.
Dazzling multimedia art installation inspires personal contemplation among campus community April 20, 2022 Artist and alumnus Refik Anadol’s “Moment of Reflection” is on view through April 24 in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden.
UCLA-developed technology enables single-cell sorting by function April 20, 2022 The advance could have implications for drug development and biological research.
Unexpected protein could play role in common brain disorder April 19, 2022 UCLA scientists were surprised to find that amyloid fibrils in brains with frontotemporal degeneration were composed of the little-known protein TMEM106B.
2022 UCLA Festival of Preservation celebrates moving image history May 20–22 April 19, 2022 The 20th edition of the biennial event is free to the public at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.
Digital Prometheus: Artist Refik Anadol imbues artificial intelligence with creativity April 18, 2022 Alumnus of UCLA’s design media arts program shares the inspiration behind some of his awe-inspiring projects.
UCLA Library collections reveal legacy of California’s first Black librarian April 15, 2022 Miriam Matthews’ personal papers, oral history and photo archive show how she shaped Los Angeles.
42 facts about Jackie Robinson to celebrate the 75th anniversary of his breaking the color barrier April 15, 2022 The former Bruin integrated baseball and changed history on April 15, 1947, when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.