Reliable, accurate and complete count for 2020 Census is at risk August 19, 2020 The projected undercount will disproportionately hurt the poor and people of color, UCLA researchers warn.
UCLA students, staff join California leaders to set a Latino agenda August 18, 2020 The online gathering was a unique opportunity for fledgling public policy experts to help make history.
Professor Dov Waxman comments on the Israel–UAE agreement August 14, 2020 Waxman is director of the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies.
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris: Faculty share insights on selection of first Black and Asian American woman for VP candidate August 12, 2020 UCLA political and gender studies experts offer their thoughts on the history-making announcement.
In memoriam: John Hawkins, 76, champion of international scholarship and educational opportunities August 11, 2020 Hawkins, who spent his entire academic career at UCLA, serving as a dedicated scholar, teacher and administrator, died June 27.
Excluding undocumented immigrants from stimulus funds cost $10 billion in economic activity August 10, 2020 UCLA’s Raul Hinojosa said that their reduced purchasing power amid a looming recession is a public health and economic crisis.
Black, Latino renters far more likely to be facing housing displacement during pandemic August 10, 2020 Systemic racial inequalities underlie the difficulties many people of color have paying rent, according to new UCLA research.
Law graduate wins UC President’s Award for her DACA advocacy July 30, 2020 Dellara Gorjian played a prominent role in challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the program.
Defending DACA: UCLA’s Laura Gómez on the Supreme Court ruling and what comes next July 30, 2020 The director of UCLA's Critical Race Studies program sheds light on the landmark decision and its aftermath in a Newsroom Q&A.
In nation’s 2 largest metros, Blacks and Latinos are more likely to die from COVID-19 July 27, 2020 A UCLA report highlights the need to protect essential workers and expand economic assistance in high-poverty areas.
Awareness campaign helps Angelenos benefit from financial and environmental assistance programs July 23, 2020 UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation report shows that outreach is effective in connecting programs with lower-income residents.
If relaxed too soon, physical distancing measures might have been all for naught July 23, 2020 A study led by UCLA mathematicians and scientists highlights the dangers of a major COVID-19 spike after the removal of health precautions.
Report shows major effects of COVID-19 on Asian American labor force July 22, 2020 The analysis used data from California and New York to better understand the nature and magnitude of the economic disruption.
Professor’s work informs proposed U.S. commission on racial healing July 17, 2020 Marcus Hunter, UCLA professor of sociology and African American studies, collaborated on the draft of a recently introduced congressional resolution.
Social workers identify dire needs as schools prepare to resume classes July 16, 2020 A policy brief calls for the creation of a national rapid-response team to guide schools as they weigh in-person, online or hybrid learning models.
Study aims to bolster California’s safe-water efforts at child care facilities July 13, 2020 The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has offered wide-ranging guidance on the statewide mandate to test drinking water for lead.
Around the world, critical gaps in protections against workplace discrimination July 9, 2020 A UCLA study found that more than half of countries don’t protect workers who report discriminatory treatment based on race or ethnicity.
Clean energy revolution may leave disadvantaged communities behind July 1, 2020 Affluent neighborhoods use more energy and reap greater benefits from government incentive programs, a new UCLA study shows.
Politicians courting Latinos and Asian Americans are advised to step up outreach now June 25, 2020 A UCLA study finds low Latino turnout in districts that could decide presidential contest, control of Congress.
How conspiracy theories emerge – and how their storylines fall apart June 25, 2020 “The underlying theory is identical for all conspiracy theories,” says UCLA professor Timothy Tangherlini.
Securing safety: Law clinic helps persecuted immigrant family win asylum June 24, 2020 The case is among the initial successes for the UCLA Immigrant Family Legal Clinic, which opened last year on the RFK Community Schools campus.
Uncertainty clouds California economy, state’s recovery will mirror that of the nation June 24, 2020 The UCLA Anderson Forecast team writes that the economy is in a “Depression-like crisis.”
Bringing indigenous perspectives into L.A. classrooms June 19, 2020 A new Latin American Institute workshop aims to help teachers inspire their students to think about how history gets written.
How embracing Juneteenth’s meaning could help the U.S. face its racial justice challenges June 18, 2020 In this Q&A, historian Brenda Stevenson helps explain the special relevance the holiday commemorating the end of slavery has this year.
University of California celebrates Supreme Court win on DACA June 18, 2020 UC President Janet Napolitano, all 10 UC chancellors and John A. Pérez, chair of the Board of Regents, express their support for the decision upholding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.