‘I feel like myself again’: UCLA clinical trial offers hope for lymphoma patients March 4, 2024 Hirotaka Matsunaga has been in remission for 18 months after participating in an experimental CAR-T cell therapy led by UCLA professors.
An even Bigger Bang: Chuck Lorre’s $24.5 million gift to empower low-income STEM students March 4, 2024 The new UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program will boost scholarship funding and cultivate leaders in science and technology.
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.
Can ‘urban humanism’ reverse L.A.’s housing crisis? In some ways, it already has February 29, 2024 On March 7, Dana Cuff will discuss architecture’s ability to design more equitable futures at UCLA’s Faculty Research Lecture.
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.
UCLA Samueli to lead $4 million cell research project funded by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative February 29, 2024 The collaboration among researchers at UCLA, USC and Caltech will advance cell and tissue engineering technology.
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.
Q&A: Lynette Dixon on how Afrofuturism, community and music help us move forward February 29, 2024 The grad student is coordinating the 2024 Thinking Gender conference, which is themed “Dystopian Realities, Feminist Utopias.”
UCLA and Equatic to build world’s largest ocean-based plant for carbon removal February 27, 2024 The $20 million system in Singapore will be capable of removing 3,650 metric tons of CO2 per year while producing 105 tons of clean hydrogen.
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.
UCLA receives $10 million to launch Howard and Irene Levine Family Center for Movement Disorders February 26, 2024 The center will focus on Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases and foster the development of physician-scientists in neurology.
A ‘masterpiece’ of a day: Hundreds gather at UCLA to honor Coach John Wooden February 24, 2024 The Feb. 24 campus ceremony marked the first day–of–issue of U.S. Postal Service’s commemorative Wooden stamp.
Faculty members discuss impact of AI on academic research February 24, 2024 Speakers from across campus gathered at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA for an all-day symposium.
In memoriam: Michael Grunstein, 77, pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible February 23, 2024 The distinguished professor emeritus of biological chemistry made breakthroughs in epigenetics research.
UCLA Festival of Preservation celebrates moving image history on April 5–7 February 22, 2024 The 21st edition of the biennial event, at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, is free.
UCLA College Corps receives second grant from governor’s office February 22, 2024 The announcement comes as AmeriCorps leaders, state legislators look to campus program to inform national service campaign.
Melissa Bilal named to new Promise Chair in Armenian Music, Arts, and Culture at UCLA February 21, 2024 The endowed chair will support research, undergraduate and graduate courses in Armenian music, and academic conferences.
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.
How to dim the consequences of global light pollution February 20, 2024 The harm excessive light causes animals and humans, plus mitigation solutions, are detailed in a new report.
Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters February 20, 2024 The UCLA-led research team’s study is the first to identify earlier adrenal puberty as a result of prenatal stress.
WATCH: Great ape children poke and run from adults, like humans February 16, 2024 A UCLA-led team of scientists observed youngsters of orangutans and other apes engaging in playful teasing to get adults’ attention.
Chancellor Block offers advice to Geffen Academy’s senior class February 15, 2024 UCLA’s outgoing leader held a fireside chat with the high school students, who are getting ready for college.
A look back at the Inquisition’s prosecution of Galileo: What really happened? February 15, 2024 Today, on what would have been the Italian astronomer’s 460th birthday, we revisit one of Newsroom’s most-read stories.