Nation, World + Society

A California Policy Lab study could help officials understand how targeted job training programs could prevent homelessness.

Lawyers, scholars and activists will examine how human rights laws can be used to seek redress for the harm caused by climate change.

The event — hosted by The Atlantic and made possible by UCLA — convened people from the arts, academia, health, entertainment, media and more.

Rivlin received the UCLA Israel Studies Award for his leadership promoting tolerance.

At a UCLA Luskin Lecture Series event, historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz explored the roots and consequences of America’s “gun love.”

Sociology professor Abigal Saguy explores the history of this term, from the earliest days of the gay rights movement, to today, when it has been adopted by other movements.

Centennial Initiative project shares research with students, teachers and schools across Los Angeles.

Researchers found that Himba have the highest rate of “extra-pair paternity.” The term refers to a case in which a child is born to a married couple, but the husband is not the biological father.

The findings may help health care professionals better assess those with autism and schizophrenia.

The Bunche Center for African American Studies was key in bringing the annual State of Black California meeting to campus.

Academic librarians from across the nation will participate in a three-week session in July featuring lectures, panels, workshops and field trips.

Solutions to lower health risks for students and faculty include stretch breaks and more open classrooms.

The gift, from alumna Alicia Miñana and her husband, Rob Lovelace, establishes a hub that will engage scholars, community organizations, practitioners and lawmakers.

The author and journalist spoke at a UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations event.

The foundation of the collaboration has been to empower people in local communities to drive the solutions.

UCLA research explores how shell-forming marine species respond to acidification.

The UCLA center’s role in preserving the experiences, struggles and accomplishments of Asian American peoples is vital in a city that is home to so many Asian communities.

The cross-disciplinary institute involving Engineering and the School of Law will examine advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, robotics and new forms of digital media to identify their benefits and risks.

Sackett, who was one of the founders of the UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, has died after a long illness.

“Major global gaps remain in the U.S. and elsewhere when it comes to ensuring rights for people with disabilities, migrants and members of the LGBT community,” said UCLA distinguished professor Jody Heymann.

The delegation focused on U.S.-China initiatives and issues that affecting island nations that are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels.

UCLA began observing its 100th birthday and delivered new advances in research, health care, the arts, community service and teaching.

Using data from seven Los Angeles County agencies, researchers developed a model to predict which 3,000 residents were most likely to become homeless.

Program opens doors for professionals who seek to deepen their understanding of the legal issues that affect their industries.

UCLA hosted the Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Project and Summit as part of an effort to educate the next generation of climate change-aware students.