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A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Native American voices, histories and research.

A UCLA-led research team has reconstructed how the shape and reach of the methane plumes from the 2015–16 Aliso Canyon gas blowout evolved over 112 days.

The annual research awards honor those translating discoveries into measurable benefits for society.

The annual data release also highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics.

New California Health Interview Survey data help shed light on who experiences hate acts and what motivates them.

UCLA study suggests the increase can be attributed to the disaster.

A new UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.

Beachgoers may see the dye tracer experiment Sept. 15, 22–24 and 30, weather permitting.

UCLA Fielding School’s Kirsten Schwarz co-leads a study to analyze, redesign and cool school landscapes.

Professor Patrick Allard amplifies the voices of young researchers in limbo with the suspension of federal funding.

The team has trained more than 300 workers under a state contract to support debris cleanup and reconstruction.

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.

Latino Policy and Politics Institute program helped turn data into community-driven action plans.

The nonprofit-funded project provides real-time information to residents about air quality and safety as reconstruction progresses.

Data also showed that many are struggling with day-to-day activities and not receiving care.

ShadeLA aims to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure, building heat resilience for Angelenos.

UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.

Newsroom is taking a look back at the people, places and recovery efforts in the months following the fires.

More than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the effort, which issued its final recommendations today.

A Harvard-trained health economist, Knaul has been engaged in public health research, social development and advocacy throughout her career.

The winning proposals will support Black male trauma recovery, foster youth resilience, autism-friendly emergency departments and accessible playgrounds.

City-level policies reduce global emissions by 6% and create about $435 billion in health benefits.

Ananya Ravikumar’s passion for finding solutions is leading her to a Ph.D. in gene therapy.

The Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s half-day program highlighted UCLA research that addresses critical challenges facing Latino communities.

The 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum featured activists, scholars and policymakers from 30 countries.