A sixth-generation Altadena resident presents a community recovery roadmap after the fires January 7, 2026 Sam James and the Altadena Recovery Team meet survivors’ needs and push for policy-informed advocacy.
The 360: School violence and safer communities December 17, 2025 The news of deadly shootings near and far is devastating.
Rob Reiner’s UCLA journey: From theater student to the university’s highest honor December 15, 2025 Learn more about the legendary actor, director and political activist's decades-long connection to and support for the university.
Reducing financial barriers to contraception lowers rate of unintended pregnancies and abortions December 2, 2025 The UCLA study quantifies the benefits of federal programs that fund contraception for low-income Americans.
UCLA-based forests task force will play a key role during UN climate talks in Brazil November 6, 2025 High-level COP30 events will gather leaders for policy meetings on finance, preservation and the ‘new forest economy.’
IN FOCUS: Native American Heritage Month November 3, 2025 A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Native American voices, histories and research.
UCLA recognizes faculty whose work has had a lasting public impact October 14, 2025 The annual research awards honor those translating discoveries into measurable benefits for society.
Millions of Californians struggle with costs of housing, health care, latest California Health Interview Survey shows October 9, 2025 The annual data release also highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics.
Hate acts increased in California in 2024, new data show October 9, 2025 New California Health Interview Survey data help shed light on who experiences hate acts and what motivates them.
UCLA launches Department of Labor Studies September 25, 2025 The undergraduate major and minor will expand with plans to add a master’s degree program.
Who manages your water in Southern California? Why it matters September 11, 2025 A new UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.
Federal poverty level guidelines continue to leave older Californians economically insecure August 28, 2025 The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research updated the California Elder Index, and it shows that the cost of living exceeds many people’s means.
Firearm suicides are increasing among older women at a sharp rate August 25, 2025 The new study underscores the need for mental health support for older populations.
Underpaying and overusing our roads: The true cost of driving July 28, 2025 UCLA Luskin’s Mike Manville is challenging how we think about traffic, housing and fairness.
Mental health inequities observed across American Indian and Alaska Native subgroups in California, UCLA study finds July 23, 2025 Data also showed that many are struggling with day-to-day activities and not receiving care.
Homelessness Prevention Unit participants 71% less likely to enter a shelter, California Policy Lab at UCLA finds July 10, 2025 The HPU uses a first-of-its-kind predictive model to identify L.A. County residents most at risk of homelessness.
More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions June 26, 2025 UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.
A decade after the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, marriage equality endures risky terrain June 25, 2025 Same-sex marriage has boomed, but LGBTQ rights and protections are under threat of being taken away.
How California’s Indigenous tribes affect and are affected by policy issues in California June 24, 2025 Rudy Ortega Jr., president of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, spoke to students at UCLA Luskin about the policy landscape.
How UCLA research, policy work and community outreach are aiding L.A.’s fire recovery efforts June 20, 2025 Newsroom is taking a look back at the people, places and recovery efforts in the months following the fires.
UCLA experts guide commission’s L.A. fire recovery and rebuilding recommendations June 20, 2025 More than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the effort, which issued its final recommendations today.
Global health researcher and advocate Felicia Marie Knaul to speak at International Institute commencement June 14, 2025 A Harvard-trained health economist, Knaul has been engaged in public health research, social development and advocacy throughout her career.
Graduating Bruins spotlight the struggles of students who juggle classes and jobs June 10, 2025 The duo hopes their podcast and website inspire students to learn about their rights as workers.
National shade map from UCLA and American Forests launched to combat deadly urban heat June 2, 2025 A new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns.
S&P 500 companies make meaningful progress in corporate sustainability disclosures May 21, 2025 Climate transition planning and Scope 3 reporting gaps are identified in the annual report from the UCLA Anderson School of Management's Center for Impact.