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Astrophysicist Andrea Ghez won a Nobel Prize, we were the No. 1 public university again, faculty carried on with important research and students continued to achieve the amazing.

Johnson, who won a gold medal in the decathlon in 1960 and later helped found the Special Olympics, died today at his home in Sherman Oaks.

The project, which is called Momentum, is an investment by Pivotal Ventures, National Science Foundation and others.

The University of California has adopted systemwide gender identity and lived name options for UC-issued documents and information systems.

UCLA professors say insufficient outreach about the measure, which would have overturned the ban on affirmative action, was a key factor.

Following the defeat of Prop. 16, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter reinforced a message from UC President Michael Drake.

The center this year added “Q” for queer to its name to reclaim the former slur as a term of inclusion and liberation.

In this Q&A, he shares his priorities, his advice for new students and his thoughts on how this moment could change UCLA and all of higher education.

The name “UCLA César E. Chávez Department of Chicana and Chicano and Central American Studies” was approved for the 2019-20 academic year.

Movie studios can expect to lose up to $130 million per film when authentic diversity is absent from their storytelling, a UCLA report shows.

A new update from campus leadership outlines the progress that has been made and highlights several new initiatives.

“It’s always wonderful to see UCLA recognized nationally, but it’s especially heartening at this challenging time,” Chancellor Gene Block said.

Mays will work with leaders across campus to help guide and strengthen UCLA’s efforts to support the Black Bruin family.

Led by Sarah Haley, professor of gender and African American studies, the mission is to support and develop Black feminist scholarship and ideas among the campus community.

Plans include a Black Student Resource Center, new faculty positions, fellowships, fundraising and research support.

As the coronavirus pandemic has exposed feelings of xenophobia and highlighted societal inequities, UCLA’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Vice Chancellor Jerry Kang are working to find solutions.

A look at the accomplishments of UCLA’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion it its first five years and what’s to come.

Hajar Azzam, a recipient of the Chancellor’s Service Award, wants to create work that promotes peace and justice.

2020 graduates represent the spirit of UCLA’s Institute of American Cultures.

Spain Bradley is an expert in international law and human rights, and a scholar, educator and advocate who is passionate about promoting equity, diversity, inclusion and human dignity for all.

In an open letter, deans and faculty members recommit to promoting diversity.

Behind-the-camera positions, such as film directors, still lack minorities and women.

Aradhna Tripati, founder of the Center for Diverse Leadership in Science at UCLA, and her dedication to inclusion have inspired donors’ support.

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.

Alumnae Patricia Coleman James and Coretta Harris, along with current student Imani Elston, discuss the early days and how the chapter has evolved.