A photo of powerlines in Southern California.

What the wildfires tell us about the shortcomings of California’s electric grid

In addition to the vast destruction they have caused, the…
Images from the four episodes of Earth Focus

Faculty, students co-produce documentary on bipartisan environmental solutions

Anew documentary exploring environmental politics, which…
An illustration of a friendly neighborhood.

Connecting With Kindness

With so many people hurting in this turmoil-filled year —…
Photograph of Abel Valenzuela.

UCLA professor leads research on issues impacting vulnerable workers

“Los Angeles is the harbinger for the future. It’s a…
A photo of Ida B. Well.

Five Black suffragists who were critical to the long battle for the vote

In her latest book, “Suffrage: Women’s Long Battle for…
A photo of Professor Lili Yang.

How a UCLA scientist is using stem cells to take on COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, UCLA researchers are rising…

Shu-mei Shih named inaugural Edward W. Said Professorship in Comparative Literature

Humanities scholar Shu-mei Shih has been named the inaugural…

Teo Ruiz: Amid uncertainty and adversity, we can find strength in beauty

Teo Ruiz finds beauty in the efforts of health…
A photo of Professor Paula Diaconescu.

Chemist Paula Diaconescu to lead new NSF Center for Integrated Catalysis

The National Science Foundation announced a five year, $1.8…
A photo of the Rev. James Lawson.

UCLA’s Rev. James Lawson Jr., civil rights icon, eulogizes Rep. John Lewis

Acclaimed civil rights activist and UCLA College Lecturer…