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UCLA welcomes diverse new undergraduate class emphasizing social mobility
UCLA has welcomed its newest undergraduate class, which is noted for its diversity and academic achievements.
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UCLA student awarded prestigious Rhodes scholarship for study at Oxford
UCLA student Mohammed Alharthi has been awarded a Rhodes scholarship, recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for international postgraduate study.
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Indigenous themes highlighted in PST ART event at UCLA
As Native American Heritage Month concludes, the "PST ART: Art & Science Collide" event at UCLA showcases Indigenous perspectives.
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Nearly 40 UCLA faculty recognized as influential researchers globally
Thirty-eight faculty members and researchers from UCLA have been recognized as some of the world's most influential scholars in the sciences and social sciences.
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UCLA research links enlarged fat cells to Type 2 diabetes
Researchers at UCLA have made a significant discovery regarding the biological reasons behind obesity's link to Type 2 diabetes.
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COP29 faces hurdles as countries debate climate finance commitments
The United Nations' annual climate conference, COP29, is nearing its conclusion with ongoing discussions on a climate finance plan.
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Jason De León wins National Book Award for nonfiction
UCLA professor Jason De León has been awarded the 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his work "Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling."
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Research suggests no initial chirality bias in early Earth's RNA
A recent study published in Nature Communications by researchers from UCLA and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center provides new insights into the origin of life.
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UCLA partners with Port of LA for sustainable community initiatives
UCLA and the Port of Los Angeles have formalized a partnership through a memorandum of understanding, aiming to promote sustainability and improve community health.
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UCLA study finds safety top priority for Generation Z
A recent study conducted by the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA has revealed that safety is the primary concern for Generation Z, according to a survey of 1,644 individuals aged 10 to 24 across the United States.
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UCLA receives $19.85M grant for electric transit projects ahead of 2028 Olympics
UCLA has secured a substantial grant from the California State Transportation Agency to advance its electric transit initiatives.
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UCLA extends athletics director Martin Jarmond's contract through 2029
UCLA has announced the extension of Martin Jarmond's contract as the university's athletics director through 2029.
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UCLA researchers uncover new role for protein in spinal cord development
Researchers at UCLA have identified a new function for the protein netrin1 in spinal cord development.
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Trump's cabinet choices raise questions about loyalty versus expertise
Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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UCLA study supports LA's $6 billion investment in wastewater recycling
The city of Los Angeles is advancing plans to invest $6 billion in wastewater recycling infrastructure as part of its goal to recycle all wastewater by 2035.
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UCLA hosts high schoolers for hands-on stem cell research experience
The Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA recently hosted nearly 100 high school students from Los Angeles for a two-day event on October 15 and 16, coinciding with Stem Cell Awareness Day.
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Mountain fire burns thousands of acres amid extreme conditions
The Mountain fire in Southern California has burned thousands of acres, including numerous homes in Ventura County.
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Climate change intensifies American West drought beyond rainfall deficits
A recent study by scientists from UCLA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has revealed that higher temperatures due to climate change intensified a drought in the American West between 2020 and 2022.
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Nina Gualinga receives 2024 Pritzker Award for environmental innovation
Ecuadorian Indigenous rights activist Nina Gualinga has been honored with the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
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Report examines implementation of Proposition 28 across L.A. County schools
Lindsey T. Kunisaki, a specialist at UCLA's School of the Arts and Architecture, has authored a report for Arts for LA examining the implementation of Proposition 28 in Los Angeles County school districts.