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The blazes that laid waste to large areas of Los Angeles are no longer raging, but their impact on our health, our communities and our well-being will continue to be felt for years to come.
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A new podcast series launched by UCLA, the Getty and Black Art Conservators highlights the work of archivists, archaeologists, librarians, architects and others in preserving Black history and culture.
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Long before Jared Diamond won the Pulitzer Prize for his bestselling Guns, Germs and Steel, the professor rediscovered the golden-fronted bowerbird — long thought to have been lost to extinction. In a UCLA podcast, he reflects on his landmark sighting.
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The chancellor’s “students first” message — and his leadership during the recent fires — earned him a standing ovation from the campus’s student-facing staff members.
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Julio Frenk’s talents and passion for service have already brought him to the pinnacle of government and academia internationally. Now he prepares to steer UCLA into the future.
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Read more of the latest research & news stories
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Latest From UC Office of the President
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Across the UC system, teams are working diligently to assess how executive orders and other federal actions may impact the University, including research funding, student aid, DEI efforts, healthcare services, and more. To support these resources, the UC has developed a resource hub on federal updates that includes a dashboard of executive actions, key messages, and support resources, including for undocumented members of the UC community. This site will be regularly updated as new information becomes available and we gain clarity on potential impacts. |
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Elana Redfield, federal policy director at UCLA Law’s Williams Institute, describes the aims of the executive order, how much weight it carries, and how it should be understood in the broader context of legal battles over access to gender-affirming care.
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With protective measures, the risks of groundwater contamination, which takes a long time, are low, said Sanjay Mohanty, a UCLA associate professor who has studied wildfire effects on water and soil. “There’s several feet of soil that the pollutant has to pass through, and that also requires lots of water to leach from the system,” Mohanty said. “And even if there is leaching, they would not migrate far into the soil in a short time.” The bigger risks are soil and air pollution from possible dust emissions, he added, but those too can be mitigated.
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Apply for new funding opportunities from the Office of Research & Creative Activities and the Center for Community Engagement. Grants will support research and creative activities that address issues related to the post-fire recovery and rebuilding of lives and communities, including, but not limited to, fire- and climate-specific topics, housing, economic recovery, health and well-being and attention to vulnerable populations.
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Feb
8
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Join a special evening commemorating the opening night of the exhibition, Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal, which presents works by contemporary American artists paired with ephemera from the late jazz musician and spiritual leader’s personal archive. This is an opportunity to come together as a community and experience the transformative power of art and music. Enjoy a DJ set by Flying Lotus — Coltrane’s grandnephew, Steven Ellison — with special guest WEBSLINGER. This event is free and open to the public; food and drink will be available for purchase throughout the night.
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Feb
11
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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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3312 Murphy Hall
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Celebrate with DataX as it officially opens its new office space. Drop-in, stay all-day or just grab food and free stuff and go (no problem). Music, prizes, treats, sweets, meaningful conversation and games!
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Feb
12
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Join this talk with Dr. Calvin J. Duffaut, UCLA Health, to get answers to questions like: Can walking really make me healthier? How and why is it beneficial? How do I use walking to lose weight or support my health? How can I walk safely to avoid injury? And more.
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Feb
13
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Join the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center and Staff Assembly for a virtual forum highlighting UCLA health and well-being resources and services to support your well-being in 2025. Engage in discussions and leave with actionable tools to incorporate into your daily life for a happier, healthier year ahead. Those participating will be able to pose questions during the community forum. A video recording will be available for viewing after the event.
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Feb
19
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President Drake will be in conversation with CUCSA Chair Jen Bowser and CUCSA Past Chair Dennis McIver. You may submit a question for President Drake when you complete the webinar registration.
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A fruitful Grammy night for the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Congratulations to all of the Bruin faculty and alums of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music who were recognized with nominations and wins at the 67th GRAMMY Awards last weekend! “Alma (feat. Regina Carter)” by säje, with Professor Regina Carter, won for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals. Professor and alum Ryan Svendsen performed on trumpet for Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter,” which won both Album of the Year and Best Country Album. Faculty members Boris Allakhverdyan, Ben Hong, Varty Manouelian, James Miller and Jan Berry Baker, along with alums Chloé Vaught, Kelci Hahn and David Riccobono, performed with the L.A. Philharmonic on “Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina,” which took home three Grammys for Best Orchestral Performance, Best Classical Compendium and Best Contemporary Classical Composition..
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