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The recent L.A. fires left people shaken about life and local govt., according to respondents of this year’s Quality of Life survey from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. Says Zev Yaroslavsky: “This is going to scar the psyche of Los Angeles for a long time.” The New York Times nytimes.com/2025/04/16/us/…

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From F1 to feminism, UCLA's new seminar offers a look into motorsports with a focus on gender. Whether it’s about Charles Leclerc or female engineers, students bond over racing in a smaller class. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/inside…

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“The public health practice of community water fluoridation is safe. It’s effective.” - As water fluoridation gets a challenge from Washington D.C., UCLA’s Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez, chair of pediatric dentistry, joins ADA to weigh in. abc7.com/post/rfk-jr-sp…

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“It’s a gift to scientists.” Earlier studies into M.S. by UCLA Health’s Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl led her to erstriol — a hormone primarily produced by the placenta — which appears to improve memory and cognitive health issues. nytimes.com/2025/04/22/hea…

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The #ColoradoRiver is shrinking, so how should states tackle the crisis? UCLA researchers found a severely underused #water source that could be the answer: #wastewater. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/as-th…

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10 years ago, UCLA researchers investigated palbociclib, a drug most people at the time believed wouldn't amount to much. Now, the drug has helped hundreds of thousands of #BreastCancer patients. Learn how UCLA was key in pioneering the treatment. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-w…

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Did UCLA just figure out how to change fat tissue? In a groundbreaking discovery, UCLA researchers found a way to make fat cells skinny, which may be game changing for managing diabetes. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-…

Did <a href="/UCLA/">UCLA</a> just figure out how to change fat tissue? In a groundbreaking discovery, UCLA researchers found a way to make fat cells skinny, which may be game changing for managing diabetes. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-…
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Wentai Liu's father wanted him to be a doctor, not an engineer. In a full-circle moment, UCLA professor Liu has transformed the field of medicine by #engineering the first bionic eye and designing new ways to relieve pain for #cancer patients. bit.ly/4idnkpf

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Sara Safari uses peak effort to conquer adversity – whether it's giving a Ted Talk or scaling the Seven Summits as the first Iranian, the UCLA alum pushes women to climb their own 'Everest.' newsroom.ucla.edu/magazine/sara-…

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Data from the California Policy Lab at UCLA has provided “the clearest picture yet” of homelessness in Los Angeles, a baseline for gauging the success — or failure — of the half-cent sales tax for homeless services that went into effect April 1. latimes.com/california/sto…

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Data shows just how much virtual doctor visits curb our carbon footprint: “As Congress debates whether to extend or modify pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities, our results provide important evidence for policymakers to consider.” UCLA Health’s John Mafi. thehill.com/policy/energy-…

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“They’re really at the mercy of the people who bring them to the site.” UCLA exposure scientist Rachael Jones alarms over immigrant workers cleaning wildfire debris, pointing to the risks of breathing issues, lung scarring and cancers. theguardian.com/us-news/2025/a…

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A new UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute study warns that proposed work mandates could strip Medi-Cal from millions, hitting Latino communities hardest. “Medi-Cal is the insurance of last resort,” says UCLA’s Arturo Vargas Bustamante. The stakes: health, stability — and lives. kpbs.org/news/health/20…

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A predictive model from UCLA’s California Policy Lab is helping Los Angeles County identify people most at risk of homelessness. With the lab’s data, organizations can proactively reach residents at high risk of losing their housing — and it’s working. latimes.com/california/sto…

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.UCLA Asian American Studies Center director Karen Umemoto talks about the changes and importance of AANHPI Heritage Month with The Associated Press: "There are over 70 different ethnic and national groups and over 100 languages spoken within those communities [...] And they’re very different.” apnews.com/article/asian-…

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The UC Board of Regents has approved James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of the University of California system. A proven higher ed leader and chancellor of the The University of Texas System, Milliken brings a deep commitment to values that make UC a model for the nation. bit.ly/44hV1CJ

The UC Board of Regents has approved James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of the University of California system. A proven higher ed leader and chancellor of the <a href="/utsystem/">The University of Texas System</a>, Milliken brings a deep commitment to values that make UC a model for the nation. bit.ly/44hV1CJ
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Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures through a diverse event lineup. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/calend…

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Trump wants a 100% tariff on U.S. films made outside the U.S. 📷 But UCLA’s Tom Nunan, a producer and former network television executive, tells TIME the idea oversimplifies how films are actually made and financed around the world. time.com/7282543/trump-…

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Join us via livestream as we welcome Julio Frenk as UCLA’s seventh chancellor on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm The day before, six of UCLA’s scholars and artists will share their work at UCLA Connects: Bruin Talks academic symposium. ucla.in/3YM8tLt

Join us via livestream as we welcome Julio Frenk as UCLA’s seventh chancellor on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm 

The day before, six of UCLA’s scholars and artists will share their work at UCLA Connects: Bruin Talks academic symposium. ucla.in/3YM8tLt
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On June 5, I’ll be formally inaugurated as UCLA’s chancellor. I’m filled with gratitude—and ready to keep connecting, learning and growing alongside our Bruin community. The inauguration will be livestreamed, so be sure to tune in. We are One UCLA. chancellor.ucla.edu/inauguration?u…