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How elephant extinction threatens everything from rainforests to musical instruments

Scientists knew almost nothing about how ebony trees, used for guitars and piano keys, grow. A new UCLA study reveals the secret ingredient: elephants.


UC President James B. Milliken in a wood-paneled room

A message from President Milliken

UC President James B. Milliken provides an update on the federal administration’s actions against UCLA and the university’s federal funding.


UCLA student reading a newspaper editorial

Ph.D. student pens heartfelt appeal for research funding, building a student-led campaign for science

Graduate student Erin Morrow is spending her summer break campaigning for the McClintock Letters.


A future astronaut takes flight: Meet Brandon Lazard

Solar physicist Brandon Lazard shares his appropriately warm outlook on life and science.


The unstoppable rise of Jordan Chiles

Jordan Chiles is making history — not just in gymnastics, but emerging as a leader for a new era in women’s sports.


Honoring Indigenous healing practices with culturally responsive care

Dr. Adachi Serrano will offer guidance around honoring traditional medicine by providing culturally responsive care to Native American patients.


UCLA adaptive and instructional programs coordinator Michael Garafola, center, during a UCLA wheelchair basketball program.

Michael Garafola brings adaptive sports to the mainstream

Playing and growing adaptive sports at UCLA and the broader community isn’t just Michael Garafola’s day job — it’s his life.


Sonya Brooks

UCLA graduate student Sonya Brooks appointed as 2025-26 UC student Regent

Brooks brings a unique perspective to the role and is passionate about ensuring the university is inclusive and welcoming to all students.


Dr. Julio Frenk

Dr. Julio Frenk named first Latino chancellor of UCLA

UCLA Executive Vice Chair and Provost Darnell Hunt will serve as interim chancellor from Chancellor Gene Block’s late July 2024 departure and Dr. Julio Frenk's January 2025 arrival.


Juan Felipe Herrera

UC’s rich and thriving poetic tradition goes back 100 years

UC has produced enough poets to fill multiple anthologies, but perhaps most excitingly, poetry thrives across the university today.


Justin Dunnavant on a dive off the coast of Maui, exploring WWII wrecks.

How the Society of Black Archaeologists is transforming the field

The international group provides mentorship and support, while centering historically marginalized communities and perspectives.


Illustration of a teenager with pink hair and a nose ring, with text pointing to their brain -

Turning 18 doesn’t make you an adult — according to neuroscience

UC's vibrant Fig. 1 video series has created a new video that shares insights into the teenage brain.