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Sara Bareilles to address UCLA's 2025 graduates at commencement

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Sara Bareilles will deliver the keynote address at the UCLA College commencement ceremonies on June 13, 2025.

By West LA Times | Apr 22, 2025

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UCLA study finds microplastics in chewing gum

Many people may not realize that when they chew gum, they could be ingesting microplastic particles.

By West LA Times | Apr 22, 2025

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Michael Beckerman appointed dean of UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music

By West LA Times | Apr 21, 2025

Michael Beckerman, a distinguished musicologist recognized for his work on Czech and Eastern European music, has been named the new dean of UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music.

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UCLA faculty members awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships

By West LA Times | Apr 18, 2025

Five faculty members from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have been honored with 2025 Guggenheim Fellowships.

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UCLA gymnastics advances to NCAA championship final

By West LA Times | Apr 17, 2025

The UCLA gymnastics team has successfully qualified for the NCAA championship final after securing second place in the semifinals held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Los Angeles County residents alarmed by cost of living and wildfires, UCLA survey finds

By West LA Times | Apr 16, 2025

The annual UCLA survey examining the quality of life in Los Angeles County highlights growing concerns over the high cost of living, which continues to dominate residents' worries.

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UCLA to showcase Iranian films in 2025 cinema celebration

By West LA Times | Apr 15, 2025

The UCLA Film & Television Archive, together with the Farhang Foundation, is preparing for the 2025 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema.

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UCLA screening facility achieves success with unique high-tech approaches in drug discovery

By West LA Times | Apr 14, 2025

The Molecular Screening Shared Resource (MSSR) at the California NanoSystems Institute, UCLA, has been redefining the traditional boundaries of academic research with its open-access technology platform.

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Climate scientist highlights risks of federal budget cuts to NOAA and NASA

By West LA Times | Apr 14, 2025

As reductions to the budgets of NOAA, NASA, and FEMA continue, concerns grow over the potential impacts on the United States' capacity to predict weather-driven disasters and understand climate changes.

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U.S. Latino GDP reaches $4.1 trillion, studies show rapid growth and resilience

By West LA Times | Apr 10, 2025

The U.S. Latino GDP has reached a new high of $4.1 trillion, according to a report from UCLA and Cal Lutheran researchers.

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Report reveals NHPI community's pandemic challenges in California

By West LA Times | Apr 10, 2025

A recent report highlights the mental health and financial challenges faced by Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) during the COVID-19 pandemic in California.

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UCLA bolsters mobile stroke unit program with $6 million donation from Torino Foundation

By West LA Times | Apr 9, 2025

UCLA Health will enhance its mobile stroke treatment program with a $6 million donation from the Brett Torino Foundation.

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UCLA identifies new precision medicine approach for kidney fibrosis

By West LA Times | Apr 9, 2025

UCLA researchers have made a significant discovery in the field of kidney disease, pinpointing type 5 collagen as a key determinant in kidney fibrosis.

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Researchers investigate the cancer risk of firefighter gear in Los Angeles County

By West LA Times | Apr 7, 2025

Researchers from UCLA are collaborating with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to study potential cancer risks linked to firefighter gear.

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UCLA's annual sustainability progress shows water and plastic reduction achievements

By West LA Times | Apr 3, 2025

UCLA has made notable progress in its sustainability initiatives over the past year, according to the University of California's annual report on sustainability.

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Hunga volcano eruption leads to cooling of Southern Hemisphere, UCLA study finds

By West LA Times | Apr 2, 2025

The 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai, an underwater volcano, has resulted in unexpected cooling of the Southern Hemisphere, according to a study led by UCLA scientists.

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Colorado River states underuse wastewater despite growing water crisis, report says

By West LA Times | Apr 2, 2025

States dependent on the Colorado River are underutilizing treated municipal wastewater, according to a report from UCLA and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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UCLA sees significant decline in car commutes despite population growth

By West LA Times | Apr 1, 2025

UCLA Transportation’s "State of the Commute 2024" report indicates a decline in automobile commutes despite a rise in the university's population by nearly 10,000 students, faculty, and staff.

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UCLA researchers honored as new AAAS fellows for contributions to science and society

By West LA Times | Mar 27, 2025

Ten faculty members from the University of California, Los Angeles, have been selected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

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New initiative aims to transform vacant land into affordable starter homes

By West LA Times | Mar 26, 2025

UCLA’s cityLAB, the City of Los Angeles, and LA4LA have introduced a new initiative titled “Small Lots, Big Impacts.” This program invites proposals for innovative housing designs on small, city-owned lots.