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May 2022
May 13, 2022
Removing hurdles to well-paying jobs
Chancellor Block's take on how educational programs can helpMay 6, 2022
Reliving the Japanese American removal
Augmented reality exhibition brings visitors face to face with historical injusticeApril 2022
April 29, 2022
When energy-savings plans backfire
Incentive programs to reduce household energy use often have the opposite effect, researchers say.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