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.”
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.
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.
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.
Making STEM accessible through translation February 13, 2024 A UCLA-led project aims to increase the availability of Spanish-language neuroscience research.
IN FOCUS: Black History Month February 12, 2024 Read a curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Black voices, histories and research.
‘Your voice matters too’: UCLA’s AJ Addae on the need for young Black scientists in the cosmetics industry February 10, 2024 There’s an “inclusivity problem” when it comes to the testing and development of skin products, the doctoral student and entrepreneur says.
UCLA hosts its largest Activist-in-Residence cohort February 7, 2024 The five advocates for social change will be on campus through May to “turn the university inside out.”
Bringing Black history, lives into focus at UCLA February 1, 2024 Join Bruins across campus for public performances, art and discussions happening this month.
Boot camp in business suits helps student veterans land post-military career January 26, 2024 UCLA Veteran Resource Center leads employment training exercise for Bruins and vets at other universities.
Challenge accepted: Graduate students answer call to help boost health equity January 11, 2024 Finalists in the UCLA Health Equity Challenge proposed innovative measures to help those often underserved.
2023 reflections: Stepping boldly into the future December 23, 2023 It’s that time again — an opportunity to take stock of a year filled with awe-inspiring achievements and more than a few surprises, and to celebrate the accomplishments of our entire Bruin community.
UCLA creates first disability studies major at a California public university December 20, 2023 The new program, launched 16 years after the existing minor was formed, accepted its first students in fall 2023.
Purple rain, purple reign December 19, 2023 Ahead of the Dec. 25 release of “The Color Purple,” UCLA doctoral candidate Yongjia He discusses the science behind the color.
Arushi Avachat selected as 2024 Marshall Scholar December 13, 2023 The UCLA senior’s first novel, “Arya Khanna’s Bollywood Moment,” is scheduled to be published in January.
Summers pay off for ethnic studies students – in more ways than one December 11, 2023 The Gold Shield/IAC Ethnic Studies Summer Internships program allows Bruins to get paid while working for a nonprofit.
Stories in stone: A guided video tour of UCLA’s architectural treasures December 6, 2023 Associate professor emeritus Robert Gurval brings us the historical tales behind some of the campus’s little-known gems.
Startups from across UCLA compete for funding at first-ever Innovation Showcase December 1, 2023 The event at Google headquarters in Venice Beach spotlights UCLA Anderson’s efforts to support campuswide entrepreneurship.
Flashback: Video ‘time capsule’ features American Indian studies scholars November 30, 2023 In 2011, four Bruins pledged to serve Native communities — here’s where they are today.
New English course embraces potential of AI November 29, 2023 The ‘Algo-Lit’ class taught by Danny Snelson also explores ethical issues around text generator tools.
Geffen Academy’s wellness curriculum helps school districts across nation November 28, 2023 The Mental Health Education Institute summer program shows teachers how to use storytelling to really connect with students.
12 UCLA graduate students selected for Fulbright-Hays Fellowship November 21, 2023 The awardees will study in Brazil, Chile, England, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Tunisia.
Vive la ‘short king’ season! November 20, 2023 With “Napoleon” storming into theaters, we ask UCLA doctoral student Wilfrid Grandhomme about the infamous emperor.