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April 2022
April 22, 2022
Healing through art
Refik Anadol’s ‘Moment of Reflection’ inspires contemplation about COVID’s impact on our livesApril 15, 2022
Commencement speaker: Katelyn Ohashi
The gymnast, activist and UCLA alumna will deliver the keynote address at all three ceremonies at Pauley Pavilion on June 10.April 8, 2022
Art, reflection and renewal
Alumnus Refik Anadol has created a multimedia art experience that will be displayed April 19– 22 in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture GardenApril 7, 2022
Could this nanoparticle stop peanut allergies?
UCLA research shows promise in studies with miceApril 1, 2022
What causes ‘electron rain?’
Solving the puzzle behind electron downpours into Earth’s atmosphere using student-built satellitesMarch 2022
March 25, 2022
New COVID variant—how dangerous is it?
UCLA’s expert tells you what you can expect from the surging BA.2.March 18, 2022
Beyond binary at UCLA
Creating an inclusive environment for people of all genders and sexual orientations.March 11, 2022
A musical prayer for Odessa—watch the video
As residents brace for Russian attacks, UCLA pianist Inna Faliks celebrates the city of her birth with an online performanceMarch 4, 2022
Ukraine: Is there an end in sight?
Hear why UCLA experts think the violence and refugee crisis could drag on for months, with Putin prevailingFebruary 2022
February 25, 2022