American Jewish University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections
American Jewish University in Los Angeles, California, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.
Tadashi Yanai dona $31 millones para apoyar estudios japoneses en UCLA
El empresario y filántropo japonés Tadashi Yanai ha comprometido 31 millones de dólares a la División de Humanidades de UCLA, marcando el mayor regalo en la historia de esta división. Este aporte se destinará principalmente a la iniciativa Japan Past & Present, que busca transformar el campo de las humanidades japonesas mediante el acceso equitativo a recursos de investigación y enseñanza, así como fomentar la colaboración global entre académicos.
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Zoë Ryan named new director of UCLA's Hammer Museum
Marcy Carsey, chair of the Hammer Museum at UCLA’s board of directors, announced Zoë Ryan as the next director of the museum. Ryan will take over on January 1, 2025, succeeding longtime director Ann Philbin, who is retiring in November after leading the museum for 25 years.
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UCLA researchers use patient-derived organoids to advance personalized sarcoma treatment
Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed the largest collection of lab-grown 3D mini-tumors, or “organoids,” using cells from sarcoma patients. This initiative aims to better understand this rare cancer and identify therapies most likely to work for each individual patient.
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UCLA experts discuss potential impact on climate policy following presidential election
With stark differences in the climate policies of the two presidential candidates, this election is considered crucial for climate policy. UCLA environmental law experts have made specific post-election predictions. One expert, a former Biden appointee, notes that Project 2025’s call to replace thousands of senior civil servants “could backfire spectacularly.” Another expert describes a Trump win as cementing China’s lead over the U.S. in clean technology and green industrial development.
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Daniel Swain to discuss Hurricane Helene and California fire weather tonight
Hurricane Helene is set to make landfall in Florida tonight, with storm surges expected to reach up to 20 feet in certain areas. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will address the significant hurricane during a live briefing this evening, Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. PT.
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UCLA researchers uncover common molecular mechanisms across multiple forms of dementia
Researchers have identified molecular markers associated with cell degeneration that are shared across several forms of dementia. The UCLA-led study, published in the journal Cell, also found markers specific to different types of dementia. These findings could shift the approach to understanding causes, treatments, and cures for these conditions.
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Cecilia Menjívar discusses authoritarian tactics influencing U.S. politics
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is often framed as a battle between democracy and autocracy, particularly with the release of Project 2025, a far-right playbook purportedly designed for a Donald Trump or other Republican administration.
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UCLA receives record-breaking philanthropic contributions during 2023–2024 fiscal year
During the 2023–2024 fiscal year, UCLA raised $856.5 million in new gifts and pledges, marking a significant increase of 24% over the previous year. This amount is the highest since the COVID-19 pandemic and the second-highest total in UCLA's history.
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Experts emphasize importance of diversity in clinical trials
Dr. Keith Norris was in his 20s when both of his parents died from heart-related disease. It was a seminal moment in a career focused in part on equity in clinical trials – studies involving patients that evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medicines, devices, or lifestyles to prevent or treat disease.
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UCLA tops U.S.News ranking as best public university for eighth straight year
UCLA has once again been recognized as the nation's top public university by U.S. News & World Report, securing the No. 1 spot for the eighth consecutive year in the 2025 “Best Colleges” list. The university also ranks highest in social mobility among the nation’s top 25 universities and continues to be named the No. 1 public university for military veterans.
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UCLA study reveals limits in squamous cell carcinoma's metabolic adaptability
UCLA researchers have discovered that squamous cell skin cancers exhibit metabolic flexibility, allowing them to switch nutrient sources and resist treatments targeting a single metabolic pathway. The study underscores the potential of combination therapies that simultaneously target multiple metabolic pathways to more effectively combat skin cancer and other cancers with similar metabolic profiles. The findings could ultimately lead to a topical treatment that directly targets skin tumors, offering a potentially safer and more effective alternative to systemic therapies.