Photographs showcasing the experiences of people with spinal cord injuries lined the walls of the Kerckhoff Art Gallery on Monday. Six artists who use wheelchairs because of spinal cord injuries took the photos for the exhibit, titled “At Eye Level.” The photographs were hung in the gallery at the eye level of a wheelchair user rather than at traditional gallery height, said Can Açıksöz, a co-organizer of the gallery and an anthropology professor. Read more...
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November 11, 11:53 pm
6 UCLA Samueli doctoral students win Qualcomm fellowship to push AI forward
After winning $100,000 in funding per team in June, six UCLA students are creating new technology for self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence and microchip design. Qualcomm, a communications and computing company, gives the award through a fellowship to 16 two-person teams annually based on project proposals they submit. Read more...
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November 10, 9:37 pm
UCLA project researches healthcare with veterans who experienced homelessness
This post was updated Nov. 11 at 9:53 p.m. Robert Belie, a veteran who taught university students in China after serving in the United States Army, used to greet one of his students every day by wishing them a happy birthday. Read more...
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November 8, 8:26 pm
Residents express concerns as UCLA begins work on new 19-story apartment complex
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 10:16 p.m. As UCLA expands university-owned housing in Westwood, students said construction has caused disturbances and safety concerns for residents living nearby. Read more...
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November 5, 9:50 pm
UCLA researchers may be able to treat depression by stimulating the brain itself
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 10:23 p.m. Treatment for severe depression can include a combination of medications, therapy and specialized care. Now, UCLA researchers are trying to expand those options. Read more...
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November 3, 7:34 pm
UCLA’s Wagman Lab researches impact of sexual violence, supports students
While Jennifer Wagman taught a women’s health class at UC San Diego, seven students confided in her and disclosed their experiences with sexual violence. Wagman, now an associate professor of community health sciences at UCLA, helps students with similar experiences through her research at the Wagman Lab, which studies domestic and sexual violence to understand its impact and inform preventative measures. Read more...
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November 3, 7:25 pm
Parents catch a glimpse of student life at Bruin Family Weekend 2026
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 10:53 p.m. Parents learned the 8-clap, attended faculty lectures and interacted with clubs on Bruin Walk as they experienced UCLA student life last weekend. Read more...