Located in Los Angeles, Calif., the University of California Los Angeles was founded in 1919 and has 43,301 students.
Located in Los Angeles, Calif., the University of California Los Angeles was founded in 1919 and has 43,301 students.

June 11, 2026
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television has launched a five-year artist-in-residence partnership with Emmy winner Keke Palmer beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year. The initiative aims for hands-on student collaboration on original multimedia projects distributed via Palmer's digital platform KeyTV.
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June 9, 2026
A new survey by UCLA's Williams Institute finds that more than half of transgender parents view anti-LGBTQ legislation as a barrier to future parenting. Concerns include recent political developments affecting reproductive rights and legal recognition.
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June 9, 2026
A UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study finds strong links between adolescent drug/alcohol use and increased rates of mental health issues—including suicidal thoughts—in California teens. Researchers call for targeted prevention efforts alongside integrated treatment options.
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June 8, 2026
UCLA is preparing for its commencement season with more than seventy ceremonies featuring prominent speakers including Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersee. Over fifteen thousand students are expected to graduate this year as part of a diverse class representing many backgrounds.
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June 4, 2026
A new report from UCLA's Bunche Center highlights rising unemployment rates among Black Californians during 2025 compared to other groups. Researchers urge targeted policy responses after finding jobless rates doubled those seen among whites.
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June 3, 2026
A new study by UCLA and UC Davis researchers found carcinogenic hexavalent chromium lingering in neighborhoods downwind from recent wildfire cleanup sites across Los Angeles County. The research suggests contaminants may have spread up to nine miles away from burn areas.
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June 3, 2026
The UCLA Anderson Forecast warns that an oil shock caused by conflict in Iran is now the leading inflation risk for both U.S. and California economies in 2026. The report highlights continued economic resilience but anticipates slower GDP growth and persistent employment challenges.
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June 2, 2026
A new UCLA analysis finds Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest patterns have shifted away from focusing on violent offenders despite agency claims. The report highlights increases in community-based apprehensions involving non-criminal immigrants during recent federal administrations.
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June 2, 2026
The new California Bird Atlas invites public participation in mapping breeding birds across all regions during an intensive data collection weekend from June 4-7. Organizers hope this multi-year effort will inform conservation policy by documenting when and where each species breeds.
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June 1, 2026
Voters in Los Angeles will indicate their priorities during Tuesday's mayoral primary featuring multiple high-profile candidates. Jim Newton from UCLA discusses how shifts in political attitudes reflect broader social changes in both local governance and national trends.
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