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UCLA Blue and Gold Challenge sets new records with increased donations

Bruins from across the globe demonstrated unprecedented generosity during UCLA's Blue and Gold Challenge in fall 2024.

By West LA Times | Dec 20, 2024

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Brian Kite appointed as new dean of graduate education at UCLA

Brian Kite has been appointed as UCLA's new dean and vice provost of graduate education.

By West LA Times | Dec 19, 2024

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Thorium film may revolutionize atomic clock technology

By West LA Times | Dec 18, 2024

UCLA physicists have achieved a breakthrough in atomic clock technology by using the nucleus of thorium-229 embedded in a transparent crystal to absorb and emit photons, similar to electron behavior in atoms.

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M87's supermassive black hole emits significant gamma-ray flare

By West LA Times | Dec 13, 2024

The galaxy M87, located in the Virgo constellation, gained fame in 2019 when the Event Horizon Telescope captured the first-ever image of a black hole at its center.

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UCLA Anderson Forecast analyzes economic impacts under new administration

By West LA Times | Dec 11, 2024

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January 2025, the UCLA Anderson Forecast has released its latest analysis of the U.S. and California economies.

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UCLA Film & Television Archive celebrates storytelling with free winter cinema programs

By West LA Times | Dec 11, 2024

The UCLA Film & Television Archive is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025 with a series of public programs designed to engage audiences with the art of storytelling.

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UCLA professors named National Academy of Inventors fellows

By West LA Times | Dec 10, 2024

Three professors from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have been elected as fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

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UCLA experts provide insight into Malibu's Franklin Fire amid evacuation

By West LA Times | Dec 10, 2024

Warnings of severe fire risk from high-speed Santa Ana winds have turned into reality in Southern California as the Franklin Fire erupted in Malibu late Monday night.

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MDMA therapy shows promise for injured military personnel beyond PTSD

By West LA Times | Dec 9, 2024

A recent analysis by UCLA Health suggests that MDMA-assisted therapy could potentially improve treatment outcomes for military personnel experiencing a range of trauma-related conditions, not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Andres Snaider joins The UCLA Foundation's board

By West LA Times | Dec 8, 2024

UCLA alumnus Andres Snaider has joined the board of directors of The UCLA Foundation.

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UCLA wins NCAA men’s water polo championship against USC

By West LA Times | Dec 8, 2024

UCLA has secured the NCAA championship in men's water polo with an 11-8 victory over USC at Stanford University's Avery Aquatic Center.

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UCLA welcomes diverse new undergraduate class emphasizing social mobility

By West LA Times | Nov 27, 2024

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

By West LA Times | Nov 27, 2024

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

By West LA Times | Nov 27, 2024

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

By West LA Times | Nov 25, 2024

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

By West LA Times | Nov 22, 2024

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

By West LA Times | Nov 21, 2024

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

By West LA Times | Nov 21, 2024

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

By West LA Times | Nov 21, 2024

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

By West LA Times | Nov 19, 2024

UCLA and the Port of Los Angeles have formalized a partnership through a memorandum of understanding, aiming to promote sustainability and improve community health.