LoginUCLA in the News October 31, 2024
Highlights from The Hill, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Business Insider and others.
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UCLA chemists just broke a 100-year-old rule and say it’s time to rewrite the textbooks
A new paper in the journal Science demonstrates how to make several kinds of molecules called anti-Bredt olefins, which violate Bredt’s rule.
Jounalist Paola Ramos leads discussion at UCLA about the rise of the Latino far right
Ramos’ new book “Defectors” explores how Latinos, traditionally a reliable base for Democrats, is showing signs of change.
15 UCLA graduate students selected for Fulbright-Hays Fellowship
The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, gives awardees the opportunity to study aspects of a society or societies.
UCLA in the News October 30, 2024
Highlights from Vox, La Opinión, MSNBC and others.
Julio Frenk gets a red-carpet welcome at Time magazine’s celebration of Latino leaders
The chancellor-designate was one of 17 honorees, including actors, playwrights, corporate executives and others, honored for their influence and leadership.
Open enrollment for UCLA employee, retiree benefits begin Oct. 31
Make changes and enroll until 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.
UCLA in the News October 29, 2024
Highlights from NBC News, CalMatters, EFE and others.
In memoriam: A.R. Frank Wazzan, 88, renowned nuclear thermal-hydraulics engineer and former dean of UCLA Samueli
He taught courses including thermodynamics, propulsion and material properties, and served as the school’s dean for 15 years.
Meeting the challenge for student success as an AANAPISI Institution
The designation creates more opportunities to better serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.
UCLA in the News October 28, 2024
Highlights from the New York Times, HuffPost, National Public Radio and others.
Jack Bobo, Amy Rowat named directors of UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies
Bobo will be inaugural executive director and Rowat will be inaugural faculty director of the institute, which launched in 2022.
Staff news: UCLA receives 12 regional honors for campus communications
The CASE awards recognized work by Strategic Communications, UCLA Magazine, UCLA Alumni, the College and the medical school.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.
Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
A study shows the buildup of filamentous actin, which inhibits cellular waste removal, contributes to age-onset cognitive decline.
Election 360: Fixing Los Angeles
UCLA convened a panel of experts to shed light on local measures in Los Angeles county and city on the ballot Nov. 5.
UCLA experts: Election 2024
Election Day is nearly upon us! As we near Nov. 5, UCLA experts are available to help explain a variety of vital election-related issues.
Kimberlé Crenshaw awarded W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard University
The award honors those who have made significant contributions to African American history, studies and culture.
UCLA in the News October 25, 2024
Highlights from Deadline, Los Angeles magazine, Health and others.
