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Nearly a third of the 3.1 million Californians ages 12 who experienced a hate act did not receive the support they needed and 20% faced six or more hate acts in the previous year, according to a @UCLAchpr study. Read more: ucla.in/4o0mj6F. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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UCLA Magazine's Spring 2026 edition has arrived! Discover stories on alumni impact, innovation, and the Bruin community. Explore the lineup here: ucla.in/4umjS1Q Video Description: Animated overview of the stories featured in the UCLA Magazine Spring 2026 issue.
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Just a year ago, UCLA made history. Swipe to learn how @UCLAHealth surgeons performed the world’s first human bladder transplant at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Read the full story: ucla.in/4nagYeh.
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Julio Frenk@UCLAchancellor
May 6
Congrats to @uclaseis Prof. Eva L. Baker, @UCLACollege Prof. Elizabeth Ligon Bjork, @UCLAIoES Prof. Ursula K. Heise, & @UCLA_Law Prof. Angela R. Riley on their election to the @americanacad. Their research spans edu., psych, sustainability & Indigenous law.newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/u…

4 UCLA professors elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Eva Baker, Elizabeth Ligon Bjork, Ursula Heise and Angela Riley are among the 252 leaders selected this year.

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May 7
From AI in the exam room to the Michael Jackson biopic and California's voter ID initiative, UCLA experts are leading the conversation on the stories defining our moment. newsroom.ucla.edu/in-the-new…

Can AI help fix healthcare access? Physician says safeguards must come first — and more media...

The Los Angeles Times published a commentary by UCLA emergency medicine physician Dr. Hashem Zikry arguing that artificial intelligence could expand access to care for patients facing doctor shorta...

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Mar 4
Two years out from opening, UCLA Research Park is already buzzing with big ideas and bold collaboration—check out the UCLA Magazine for more. ucla.in/4rkkHXZ
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Eradicating antisemitism is deeply personal for me and has been one of my top priorities since joining @UCLA. We’ve undertaken many serious efforts and actions to combat this form of hatred, reflecting our deep commitment and resolve. wsj.com/opinion/ucla-treats-…

Opinion | UCLA Treats Antisemitism as the Threat It Is

Eradicating it has been my top priority since joining the school in 2025.

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Jan 5
After 12 months of intense challenges and change, @UCLAchancellor Julio Frenk offers his insights on where we are and where we’re heading. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/uc…

‘One UCLA’ one year in: Julio Frenk reflects on his tenure and the university’s mission

After 12 months of intense challenges and change, the chancellor offers his insights on where we are and where we’re heading.

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Jan 5
Welcome back, Bruins and Happy New Year! As I mark my one-year anniversary as chancellor, I’m inspired by all we accomplished together. Let’s make 2026 our best year yet. @UCLA chancellor.ucla.edu/messages…
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UCLA law professor and voting rights expert Rick Hasen weighs in on the congressional redistricting measure. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ho…

How big a deal is California’s Proposition 50?

UCLA law professor and voting rights expert Rick Hasen weighs in on the congressional redistricting measure.

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4 Nov 2025
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth invites us to learn from and celebrate the Indigenous peoples whose contributions, culture and resilience continue to shape @UCLA and our world. Explore stories across campus and our community: newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/in…

IN FOCUS: Native American Heritage Month

A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Native American voices, histories and research.

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Professor Cecilia Rios-Aguilar co-authored this piece on how the federal government shutdown adds more complications for those who need college financial aid: edsource.org/2025/government…

COMMENTARY: How the federal shutdown hurts students seeking financial aid

The federal government shutdown has caused California students and families to face a more complicated financial aid process, delaying access to federal awards and requiring additional time to...

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Latest Teens & Screens report shows that yes, they still watch TV and movies and want more content centered on mix-gendered friendships not romance newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/t…

Get real! Teens still watch TV and movies, but want to see more mixed-gender friendships

Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA’s annual study finds adolescents prefer relatable on-screen content.

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L.A. in a Minute
@LaInaMinute
29 Oct 2025
In celebration & recognition of the 56th anniversary of the Internet (October 29, 1969), I asked the actual creator of the Internet, Leonard Kleinrock of UCLA, what he thinks of the Internet today. This is a VERY insightful & eye-opening response.
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UCLA professor Terence Tao and postdoctoral scholar Vidya Saravanapandian on America's changing science infrastructure, which have left many questioning its future - via @NewsHour #ResearchPowersProgress pbs.org/newshour/show/top-re…

Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'

A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s...

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Professor Rick Hasen dives into the nitty-gritty to explain what Proposition 50 does and what’s at stake during this California statewide special election: newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ho…
Sample ballot and voter information guides for the CA statewide special election

ALT Sample ballot and voter information guides for the CA statewide special election
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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research@UCLAchpr
8 Oct 2025
What percentage of Californians had difficulties paying for their medical bills? Could not afford enough food? Delayed care? These topics (and more!) will be covered at the California Health Interview Survey annual data release TOMORROW: ucla.in/3IHNvIK.
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University of California
@UofCalifornia
7 Oct 2025
"With today’s recognition, UC faculty who have won a remarkable 74 Nobel Prizes. These awards are tangible evidence of the work happening across the University of California every day to expand knowledge, test the boundaries of science, and conduct research that improves our lives." — UC President James B. Milliken bit.ly/4pYmGkn

UC President James B. Milliken statement on UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara Nobel Prize in physics...

UC President James B. Milliken statement following the announcement of the Nobel Prize in physics, awarded to 3 UC professors: John Clarke of UC Berkeley and Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis of...

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8 Oct 2025
Congratulations to former UCLA professor Omar Yaghi on winning the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his pioneering work in the development of metal-organic frameworks. Read more: ucla.in/48Vy1vt
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The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrize
6 Oct 2025
BREAKING NEWS The 2025 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.”
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