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.

April 9, 2026
NASA has partnered with UCLA for a new satellite mission called EDGE that will map Earth's surface in unprecedented three-dimensional detail starting in 2030. The project aims to improve understanding of environmental changes like melting ice caps or wildfire risks using advanced laser technology.
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April 9, 2026
A new UCLA-led study suggests most U.S. suicides involve significant emotional distress not captured by current reporting methods. Researchers say analyzing existing records with advanced language models could help identify risks earlier for potential intervention.
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April 7, 2026
Lionel Popkin has been appointed permanent dean of UCLA's School of Arts & Architecture after serving as interim since February 2024. University leaders praised his commitment during challenging times while highlighting his background both academically and artistically.
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April 6, 2026
UCLA scientists have developed MethylScan—a new low-cost blood test showing promise in detecting several types of cancer as well as other diseases using cell-free DNA analysis. Early studies indicate potential benefits for comprehensive health screening.
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April 3, 2026
A new UCLA-led study finds an association between women's pre-pregnancy pesticide exposure and lower infant Apgar scores—a key indicator for newborns' immediate health prospects. Researchers plan further investigation into whether these early-life impacts extend into childhood neurodevelopment.
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April 3, 2026
Dr. Kari Nadeau will become dean of UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health starting July 1. Known for her work in public health leadership at Harvard and Stanford universities, she brings expertise in allergies, climate impacts on health, policy guidance—and aims for continued growth at UCLA.
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April 3, 2026
Rose and Allen Nelson have donated $2.4 million to UCLA Health for a neuroscience fellowship honoring their late son Brandon. The program aims to advance research into serious mental illness under leading faculty supervision while promoting better patient outcomes.
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April 3, 2026
UCLA researchers have used NASA's Perseverance Rover radar data to uncover an ancient buried delta beneath Mars' Jezero crater. Their findings provide new details about past water activity—and potential habitability—on Mars.
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April 3, 2026
A new gene therapy developed by Dr. Donald Kohn at UCLA has received FDA approval for treating severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I in children following successful clinical trials. The one-time treatment offers hope against recurrent infections where traditional options are limited or risky.
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April 1, 2026
UCLA experts warn that March's record-breaking Western U.S. heat wave signals increased risk ahead due to ongoing climate change trends compounded by possible El Niño effects this summer. They highlight urgent needs for improved planning strategies as well as consideration of future technological interventions.
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