UCLA assistant professor Miriam Marlier was awarded one of the first awards in Google’s new Research Scholar Program for her project on mapping compounding climate hazards in California.

UCLA professors and students offered their insights into the United Nations’ Aug. 9 climate report, which underscored the effects of human activity on climate change.
The report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change focused on how increasing greenhouse gases and rising global temperatures have contributed to changes in weather events and environments around the world, such as more extreme droughts, precipitation and heat waves.

According to UCLA faculty, the 2021-2022 California state budget has the potential to significantly impact college accessibility and affordability for University of California students.
The budget, enacted July 1, allocates more than $547 million in ongoing funding to the UC, according to an emailed statement from UC Office of the President spokesperson Ryan King.

Bruins are expressing feelings of uncertainty for fall quarter as UCLA moves into a hybrid learning model of instruction.
Chancellor Gene Block announced in June that UCLA plans to return to mostly in-person instruction in the fall, with around 80% of classes in person.

Robin Castillo’s journey as a psychologist began after helping clients in the beauty industry for more than 25 years.
Her passion for helping people through their personal issues inspired her to apply for the brain and behavioral health minor at UCLA, she said.

Whether you’re a political science enthusiast or simply want to make an impact, Westwood is home to many different types of community organizations for students to get involved in.

The Westwood Village Specific Plan, a master planning document that governs business regulations in the Village, should be revised to ease restrictions, some local officials said.