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UCLA experts can help make sense of how potential cuts to the federal-state health care benefits program could affect Americans.

How to interpret recent news and policy changes.

With a song in her heart, combat medic Triniti Gistand pursues a medical degree at UCLA. 

U.S. hospitals are battling unprecedented sustained capacity into 2024, largely driven by a reduction of staffed hospital beds.

Six faculty members have been named recipients of the award, which is among the most competitive and prestigious available to early-career researchers.

Experts will provide L.A. civic leaders with the research-informed knowledge to create policy to inform ‘safe and resilient’ recovery.

The author’s stories and novels amplified LGBTQ+ culture, spirituality and experiences during the AIDS crisis.

The global figure in transportation and land-use planning earned a dedicated following with his groundbreaking research and book “The High Cost of Free Parking.”

Read a curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Black voices, histories and research.

The executive vice chancellor and provost was recognized for his pioneering work as an academic leader, bridge builder and champion of media diversity.

UCLA study of L.A. wildfires calls for improved multilingual disaster communications to overcome language barriers.

Stephanie Landregan of UCLA Extension is lending her expertise to recovery efforts in Altadena.

A new UCLA report offers recommendations for increasing student use of CalFresh, the state’s federally funded food assistance program.

Un estudio de UCLA muestra que las desigualdades sistémicas y las prácticas discriminatorias contribuyeron a la vulnerabilidad y los impactos del fuego.

A UCLA study shows systemic inequalities and redlining practices contributed to fire vulnerability and impacts.

Una nueva investigación vincula la intensificación de la alternancia entre condiciones húmedas y secas con la cualidad tipo esponja de la atmósfera para dejar caer y absorber agua.

To mark this year’s MLK Day, Newsroom is highlighting a selection of stories on the ways King’s life and work have inspired social justice and teaching at UCLA.

UCLA urban planning and disaster response expert Stephen Commins answers some of the most pressing questions.

The center will provide vital support and services for residents impacted by the fires.

Data shows Latino workers are more often at risk of respiratory illness and income loss during fires.

Los datos muestran que los trabajadores latinos están más expuestos a sufrir enfermedades respiratorias y a perder ingresos durante los incendios.

New research links intensifying wet and dry swings to the atmosphere’s sponge-like ability to drop and absorb water.

Based at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, the new initiative will be led by Greg Morrow, a real estate expert, educator and UCLA alumnus.

UCLA invited Indian Country experts and lawmakers to examine how their communities can best engage with a new administration.

The former president, who died Dec. 29, received the UCLA Medal and spoke on global conflict and peace at Royce Hall in 2000.