News Releases
November 12, 2009
Obituary: Eli Sercarz, 75, pioneer in immunology research, UCLA professor emeritus
Sercarz's innovative research helped advance the understanding of autoimmune diseases, cancer and other disorders.
October 28, 2009
State awards $49.2 million to UCLA stem cell scientists to develop new therapies for disease
Three scientists were awarded major grants to translate leading-edge stem cell science into new therapies for sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS and cancer.
October 15, 2009
UCLA, birthplace of the Internet, celebrates 40th anniversary of network's creation
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the birth of the Internet at UCLA, UCLA Engineering presents a daylong celebration and forum exploring the online opportunities and challenges ahead.
October 07, 2009
UCLA center gets $4.5M in NSF funds for role in national earthquake simulation network
UCLA's earthquake center will receive part of a $105 million grant given by the National Science Foundation to Purdue University to spearhead the national network.
October 06, 2009
Exhibition explores 40 years of Asian American studies at UCLA
The exhibition traces the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have taught, studied and contributed to intellectual diversity at UCLA over the past 40 years.
September 28, 2009
Henry T. Hopkins: Retired art department chair, Hammer director
Henry T. Hopkins, a prominent leader in the arts who at various times led the Hammer Museum at UCLA and the San Francisco Museum of Art — which was renamed the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art during his stewardship — has died. He was 81.
September 18, 2009
UCLA professor, Cabinet members discuss Latinos and U.S. economy
Professor Raúl Hinojosa-Ojeda delivers a stark message to government officials about the economic plight of Latinos in the U.S.
September 09, 2009
UCLA, LAUSD partner to open pilot school
UCLA Community School, an innovative new UCLA–LAUSD pilot school partnership, is committed to providing high-quality education in one of the city's most underserved neighborhoods.
September 02, 2009
Victoria Sork named dean of Division of Life Sciences at UCLA
As a student, Victoria Sork conducted her high school honors project at UCLA. Now, she is the first woman to become dean of a UCLA science division, having taken the helm of UCLA's Division of Life Sciences on Sept. 1.
The division comprises five...
September 02, 2009
UCLA's Senior Scholars program expands learning opportunities for older adults
The unique program gives individuals age 50 and over the opportunity to expand their learning by attending undergraduate courses at UCLA.





