UCLA’s Justin Torres wins National Book Award for ‘Blackouts’
The English professor was honored for his boldly experimental work, which incorporates vignettes, imagery and poetry to present a dialogue.
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Ancient wisdom: UCLA receives $11 million to establish Yarshater Center for the Study of Iranian Literary Traditions
The gift from the Persian Heritage Foundation honors the late Ehsan Yarshater, a pioneering scholar and researcher in the field.
L.A. asks how to equitably achieve 100% clean energy by 2035 – and UCLA answers
In a report released today, more than 20 researchers provide strategies that center equity and justice in LADWP’s transition.
Hospitals serving large Black, Latino populations have fewer resources for cancer care
A UCLA study shows these facilities are much less likely than others to offer the full range of core cancer services.
What’s behind the toxic levels of mercury in tropical birds? Gold mining, study shows
A UCLA-led international team also found high levels in carnivorous birds and those in aquatic habitats.
Experimental brain-like computing system more accurate with custom algorithm
Research brief: The technology developed by UCLA scientists “learned” to identify handwritten numbers with 93.4% overall accuracy.
10th annual Hollywood Diversity Report finds more top TV shows feature racially, ethnically diverse casts
Disability, race/ethnicity and gender representation in 2021–22 continued to lag in this industry deep dive across streaming, cable and broadcast.
Experts illuminate how light pollution impacts mountain lions
Southern California cougars avoid certain areas due to artificial light that can disrupt hunting, a UCLA researcher and colleagues say.
UCLA continues its gold streak with national Bicycle Friendly University honor
The award recognizes campus efforts to support healthy, affordable, environmentally friendly transportation.
In memoriam: Raymond Goldstone, 80, dean of students emeritus and national leader in student affairs
Goldstone, who also received his bachelor’s and law degrees from UCLA, died this summer.
Stem cell research paves way toward regenerating skeletal muscle
UCLA researchers have made headway using muscle stem cells to regrow damaged muscle in mice.
Staff news: UCLA receives 10 CASE Awards for campus communications
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized efforts by several departments, units and schools in its 2023 regional best-of list.
Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?
UCLA experts and colleagues explain how cultivating meaning and direction helps youth build motivation and resilience.
Rosenfeld Hall is UCLA’s new hub for cutting-edge medical training, technology and collaboration
The facility was made possible by a $20 million gift from donors Eugene and Maxine Rosenfeld.
UCLA takes on hate
In its second year, the UCLA Initiative to Study Hate plans to fund new research teams and host a central research hub.
Iroro Tanshi wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovators
The research conservationist was recognized for her efforts to protect West African forests from wildfire and other threats.
UCLA researcher finds first proof of menopause in wild chimpanzees
A study of the Ngogo community in Uganda shows humans aren’t the only primates with menopause and significant post-fertile survival.
‘Creating the future’: UCLA launches its new strategic plan
The five-year project aims to deepen the university’s impact — on campus, in the broader community and around the globe.
Newly digitized Florentine Codex reveals Aztec culture, language
UCLA scholars contributed to Getty project, which makes 16th-century Indigenous Mexican knowledge and culture available online.
Romance or nomance? Adolescents prefer to see less sex, more friendships, platonic relationships on screen
UCLA report finds nearly half of those surveyed think sex and romance are too prominent in film and TV.
Time picks UCLA Engineering climate solution as one of 2023’s top inventions
The technology leverages seawater to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while producing green hydrogen.
UCLA’s Shelley Taylor awarded National Medal of Science at the White House
The renowned psychologist was honored, in part, for her “groundbreaking research into mental health and the power of human connection.”
$7.5 million in federal funds to establish Mobility Center of Excellence at UCLA
The center will study the impacts of automated vehicles and new mobility technologies on the nation’s evolving transportation system.
Can cannabis-based meds help people manage oral cancer pain?
A UCLA Dentistry–led team has received a $5 million federal grant to develop an effective, non-addictive synthetic cannabinoid.
Hammer Museum director Ann Philbin to retire in 2024 after 25 years of visionary leadership
Philbin has helped transform the Hammer into one of the city’s landmark institutions and a leading museum of contemporary art for the nation and the world.