4 UCLA professors elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 23, 2026 Eva Baker, Elizabeth Ligon Bjork, Ursula Heise and Angela Riley are among the 252 leaders selected this year.
Homeless in U.S. impacted by climate change and wildfires April 23, 2026 UCLA-led studies show eviction moratoriums and a focus on housing — before and after disasters — can alleviate the problem.
Scientists map how Down syndrome reshapes brain development before birth April 23, 2026 The molecular atlas of the Down syndrome brain uncovers unexpected shifts in prenatal neuron development.
UCLA Emmett Institute cites largest methane emissions from landfills around the world April 22, 2026 STOP Methane Project identifies super-polluters that contribute to climate change and public health risks.
One of Los Angeles’ best-adapted urban creatures? Lizards. April 22, 2026 March’s record heat brought plants into bloom early and coaxed animals out of their winter hiding places ahead of schedule.
Barbara Bates-Jensen named interim dean of UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing April 22, 2026 UCLA Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt today sent a message to the campus community announcing the appointment.
‘Lessons for a Warming Planet’: Alejandro Camacho on past and future U.S. environmental law April 22, 2026 The UCLA law professor calls on future leaders to learn from the past as they blaze pathways to future innovation.
419 acres, one goal: How Lizett Martinez helps keep UCLA beautiful April 21, 2026 Martinez oversees custodial and grounds crews, making sure services are delivered consistently, safely and in support of UCLA’s mission.
UCLA commemorates Armenian Genocide with a candlelight vigil and ongoing programming April 21, 2026 The events, organized by UCLA’s Promise Armenian Institute and campus partners, are free and open to the public.
Bruins tapped into using public transportation in record numbers during 2025 April 21, 2026 State of the Commute annual report documents how students and employees find their way to UCLA for school and work.
How adolescents judge the authenticity of representation on the big screen can have a huge impact on the box office April 21, 2026 Young audiences want to see authentic representation on the big screen and are sophisticated judges of it.
2026 Grad Slam winner strives to understand sleep disruptions in myotonic dystrophy April 20, 2026 Christian Gerard Capuno will represent UCLA April 22 in the UC-wide showcase of graduate research.
Jared Diamond on warning signs – and hope – for the future of democracy April 20, 2026 The professor emeritus and Pulitzer Prize winner delivered UCLA’s 11th Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership.
Beauty in simplicity: UCLA’s Tommaso Treu finds peace in understanding the universe April 20, 2026 Treu’s Faculty Research Lecture takes place April 24.
What a decade of gene therapy research for sickle cell disease taught UCLA scientists April 20, 2026 Clinical trial yields insights about the role of chemotherapy, inflammation and trial design that could help shape next-gen curative therapies.
Watch: Sustainable dining shows how small changes can make a big impact April 17, 2026 Go behind the scenes with UCLA Dining to see how innovative practices are reshaping the way Bruins eat on campus.
Strong patient diversity in biobank reveals new genetic links to disease risk, treatment response April 17, 2026 The analysis of nearly 94,000 participants in UCLA’s ATLAS Biobank highlights the value of genetic diversity in developing precision health strategies.
Skin-deep microneedle sensor tracks drug clearance and reveals early kidney and liver dysfunction April 17, 2026 A UCLA-led team has developed a tougher, higher-sensitivity wearable platform for continuous monitoring of important molecules.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UCLA event confronts one of medicine’s darkest chapters April 16, 2026 Experts explore how the horrifying legacy of German doctors in the Third Reich can inform ethical medical practices today.
The UCLA Festival of Preservation returns May 29–31 April 16, 2026 Free to the public, the 22nd biennial festival celebrates the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s latest preservation and restoration work.
The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years. Scientists now know where it went April 16, 2026 Geologists just found signs of the ancient Colorado River hiding in remnants of a vanished lake.
UCLA scientists identify zombie immune cells as a driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging April 16, 2026 The study found that excess dietary cholesterol, not just aging alone, can push these immune cells into a permanently inflamed state.
Arab American Heritage Month brings meaningful conversations, opportunities for educators to campus April 15, 2026 Campus groups will host a diverse lineup of events for the campus community during the observance month.
UCLA team awarded $5 million DARPA contract to develop AI for math advancement April 15, 2026 Team ALPHA, which includes Fields medalist Terence Tao, aims to transform how mathematical discoveries are made, formalized and verified.
UCLA announces $5 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin for fusion science April 15, 2026 The gift will empower the university to launch new research and initiatives at the intersection of fusion science and engineering.