New U.S. Poet Laureate is two-time UCLA Graduate

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Kay Ryan, who July 17 was named the poet laureate of the United States, graduated with degrees in English from UCLA in the 1960s.

Scientists learn how what you eat affects your brain

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In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental disorders, according to a UCLA study.

Student blogs offer inside view of archaeology digs

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From late June through July, undergraduates on UCLA archaeological digs around the world will post blogs that provide ample chance for armchair Indiana Joneses to dig in.

Serotonin: Does it affect our sense of fairness?

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The neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a chemical messenger between nerve cells, plays a critical role in regulating emotions such as aggression during social decision-making, new research by scientists at England’s University of Cambridge and UCLA suggests.

Global warming will negatively impact tropical species, study shows

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Global warming may affect the health of species living in tropical climates, according to a study by scientists from UCLA and the University of Washington.

College faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences

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Two mathematicians were among three UCLA faculty who were elected to the NAS for excellence in original scientific research.

UCLA faculty inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences October 11

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Five scholars from the UCLA College of Letters and Science were inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.

UCLA faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Seven UCLA scholars, including five from the College of Letters and Science, were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.

 

UCLA faculty inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences October 11

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Five scholars from the UCLA College of Letters and Science were inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.

Former President Bill Clinton to speak at College Commencement

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President Clinton will deliver the keynote address to the main commencement ceremony for the College of Letters and Science on June 13 in Pauley Pavilion.