Election of Kamala Harris invites Americans to consider identity
Kamala Harris, only the second multiracial person and first woman to take office as vice president, is a groundbreaker, already seen as an example for young women and people of […]
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Wildfires should be considered a top threat to survival of species
A new study by 27 prominent scientists from around the world — including UCLA’s Morgan Tingley — emphasizes the need to include fire among the list of potential threats to […]
UCLA model ID’s areas that should have priority for vaccine, other COVID-19 help
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, UCLA public health and urban planning experts have developed a predictive model that pinpoints which populations in which neighborhoods of […]
12 UCLA College scientists among world’s most influential researchers
Thirty-six UCLA scholars have been named as the world’s most influential scientific researchers. Twelve are from UCLA College. Clarivate released its annual list of the most highly cited researchers, which […]
UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute sees ‘contagious kindness’ in action
Today is World Kindness Day, and despite the current state of political tension, kindness is pretty easy to perpetuate, a UCLA study reveals. “Each of us is kind to someone, […]
Center for Community Engagement Debuts New Name, new Website, and Campus Database for Community Partnerships
The UCLA Center for Community Learning has a new name. As of November 10, the Center will be known as the UCLA Center for Community Engagement, reflecting the Center’s continued […]
Why is progress so slow for Latinos in Hollywood?
Although minorities overall are becoming better represented in the entertainment industry, that progress largely hasn’t touched Latino actors, writers, directors and executives. An open letter from 270 Latino TV and film writers […]
Birthrates, marriage, gender roles will change dramatically in post-pandemic world, scientists predict
COVID-19 and America’s response to it are likely to profoundly affect our families, work lives, relationships and gender roles for years, say 12 prominent scientists and authors who analyzed 90 research […]
Diversity improves among TV actors, but executives still overwhelmingly white and male
-An analysis by researchers at the UCLA College found that women hold only 32.0% of studio chair and CEO jobs; minorities just 8.0%. -Across broadcast, cable and digital, only 24.0% […]
In election salon, UCLA faculty discuss how to protect the right to vote
Watch the “Protecting the Right to Vote in the 2020 Presidential Election” discussion. With less than two weeks until the election day, early voter turnout numbers continue to shatter records […]
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