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UCLA Labor Center compiles a ‘mixtape’ to share 60 years of worker advocacy

Co-producer Veena Hampapur discusses the project presented by Re:Work, the center’s women-led podcast.




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In memoriam: Ralph Shapiro, 92, alumnus, philanthropist and lifelong supporter of UCLA

Shapiro, who for more than half a century played an immense role in the life of campus as a donor, volunteer, mentor and advisor, died Aug. 14.




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Campus unveils Four-Point Plan for a Safer, Stronger UCLA

The plan focuses on safety and well-being, engagement across differences, free speech and internal improvement.




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UCLA Chancellor-designate Julio Frenk named to Time’s ‘Latino Leaders 2024’ list

Frenk is among 17 trailblazers recognized for their contributions to politics, business, culture, entertainment and other fields.




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UCLA earns top spot among U.S. public universities in Niche.com’s college rankings

Fifteen of the campus’s academic programs and specialties were also ranked in the top 10 nationwide.




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UCLA is set to introduce ChatGPT Enterprise on campus – a first for California higher ed

The agreement further positions UCLA at the forefront of artificial intelligence advancements in support of its academic, administrative and research communities.




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UCLA: #1 for a reason. Many reasons

UCLA’s stellar reputation is built on the quality and impact of its academic, research, health care, cultural, service, continuing education and athletics programs.




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At UCLA, a year of extraordinary giving and impact

More than $856 million in donor support accelerates excellence in education, research and service in 2023–24.




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Exemplar of excellence: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar receives the UC Presidential Medal

The larger-than-life UCLA alum, who brought the Bruins and Lakers glory on the court, is honored for his transformative work off of it.




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UCLA expands graduate housing with new Canfield Apartments in Cheviot Hills

The newly constructed six-story, 62-unit apartment building in West Los Angeles adds 142 beds to UCLA’s inventory. Move-in begins Oct. 1.




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Tadashi Yanai gives $31 million to support hub for Japanese humanities research at UCLA

The executive and philanthropist’s gift, which will support the Japan Past & Present initiative, is the largest in the history of the Humanities Division.




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Tadashi Yanai dona 31 millones de dólares para apoyar el centro de investigación de humanidades japonesas en UCLA

La donación es más grande jamás otorgada a UCLA Division of Humanities.




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In memoriam: Eugene Rosenfeld, 90, alumnus, real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist

Rosenfeld, who earned his bachelor's degree at UCLA in 1956 thanks to a $50 scholarship, transformed the campus with his giving and leadership.




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Spotlight series: Meet the people behind UCLA’s strategic plan

Newsroom is highlighting Bruins who are creating the future at UCLA by advancing the strategic plan’s goals and priorities.




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Meeting the challenge for student success as an AANAPISI campus

The designation creates more opportunities to better serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.




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Julio Frenk gets a red-carpet welcome at Time magazine’s celebration of Latino leaders

The chancellor-designate was one of 17 honorees, including actors, playwrights, corporate executives and others, honored for their influence and leadership.




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UCLA Newsroom launches new audio and Spanish translation features

With AI-generated text-to-speech and translation options, Newsroom will reach new audiences while continuing to tell UCLA’s stories in bold new ways.




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UCLA in the News November 5, 2024

Highlights from Washington Post, CalMatters, KCAL-TV and others.




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First-time Bruin voters share their hopes and experiences at election night watch party

Students gathered at the Pauley Pavilion Club on the evening of Nov. 5 to talk, share opinions and watch the results of the 2024 elections roll in.




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Nina Gualinga wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovation

The Indigenous rights activist was honored for her grassroots leadership and policy advocacy in the Ecuadorian Amazon and beyond.




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Climate change parching the American West even without rainfall deficits

A new study finds higher temperatures increase evaporation enough to cause drought without any reduction in precipitation.




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Cheryl Keyes recognized with Global Music Award for ‘Sundiata Keita Overture’

The composition was performed at the “Prelude to Juneteenth Day Celebration” event held earlier this year at Royce Hall.




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UCLA in the News November 6, 2024

Highlights from The Conversation, New York Times, National Public Radio and others.




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Leaders of UC, CSU and California Community Colleges share statement on the election

Interim Chancellor Darnell Hunt also shared resources available on the UCLA campus for the well-being of students, faculty and staff.




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UCLA stem cell research tour lights path to STEM for high school students

The outreach program connects Los Angeles-area students to scientists’ work in medicine and disease treatment.




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Mountain fire ‘a suburban firestorm’ due to Santa Ana winds

California chapparal fire burns into urban Ventura County, showing need for strategies beyond fighting ‘forest’ fires.




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UCLA in the News November 7, 2024

Highlights from Politico, HuffPost, The Independent and others.




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Q&A: How a second Trump term will impact environmental and climate policy

UCLA School of Law’s Cara Horowitz and Ann Carlson discuss regulations, litigation and California’s pivotal role.




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UCLA in the News November 8, 2024

Highlights from The Hill, LAist, USA Today and others.




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In the media: UCLA faculty help unpack 2024 elections

During Election Day and in the days following, media have cited UCLA research and turned to UCLA faculty for expert insight on a range of election-related topics.




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IN FOCUS: National 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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Time names UCLA’s Gaurav Sant among 2024’s top influential climate leaders

The ocean-based carbon removal technology he helped develop could provide an affordable way to mitigate climate change.




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UCLA in the News November 12, 2024

Highlights from the Associated Press, the Atlantic, CNN and others.




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CMS Boys’ Basketball Game Schedule for 2023

Central Middle School 2023 Boys’ Basketball Game Schedule   Wednesday 11/8 8th Grade A Team @ home vs EGR 5:00pm  8th Grade B Team @ home vs EGR 4:00pm 7th Grade A Team @ EGR  5:00pm  7th Grade B Team @ EGR  4:00pm   Monday 11/13 8th Grade A Team @ FHE 4:00pm  8th Grade […]

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7th and 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball REC Team Schedules

7th Grade REC Schedule Nov. 15 (WED) at Northern 3:30 EMS vs C1 4:30 N2 vs C2 5:30 EGR vs N1 Nov 20 (MON) at Central 3:30 EMS vs N1 4:30 C1 vs N2 5:30 EGR vs C2 Nov 27 (MON) at Northern 3:30 EMS vs C2 4:30 C1 vs N1 5:30 EGR vs N2 […]

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2024 Middle School Wrestling Schedule

Forest Hills Central Middle School wrestling matches begin January 25, 2024. All match times begin at 4 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Click here for a PDF copy of the schedule.

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Central Middle School 2024 Girls’ Basketball Schedule

The linked PDF contains the complete schedule for Central Middle School 2024 girls’ basketball teams. The schedule includes both 8th-grade and 7th-grade A and B teams, and games begin Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Click here for the complete schedule.

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2024 Central Middle School Track Schedule

2024 CMS TRACK SCHEDULE FHC & Crestwood at FHE-4/18 FHC at Lowell-4/25 EGR at FHC-4/26 FHC at Wyoming-4/29 FHN & Baldwin at FHC-5/7 Conference Meet at FHE-5/16 *Note-meets start at 4 p.m.

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University of Toronto Professor Awarded Grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Toronto, ON – An economics professor at the University of Toronto is the recipient of a prestigious grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to study the behavioural welfare economics of how nudges affect financial decision making. Sandro Ambuehl is an assistant professor in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough, with […]




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New Global Executive MBA Program in Healthcare & the Life Sciences Launched by the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management

Toronto, ON – With the pace of change in healthcare and the life sciences sector accelerating at unprecedented rates, a new Executive MBA program from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management aims to prepare working professionals in the sector to lead their organizations, businesses and health systems. The Global Executive MBA in Healthcare & […]




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Faculty and Doctoral Students Honoured with Research Awards at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management

Toronto, ON – Current faculty members and a former doctoral student from the areas of accounting, organizational behaviour and strategic management have received awards for their research papers from academic associations and publications. A paper published in Administrative Science Quarterly was honoured with two top awards last month. Whitened Résumés: Race and Self-Presentation in the Labor […]




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Rotman School Professor Appointed to Lead Research Initiatives at the International Centre for Pension Management

Toronto, ON – Mikhail (Mike) Simutin, an associate professor of finance at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, has been appointed the associate director of research for the International Centre for Pension Management (ICPM). In the new role he will drive ICPM’s research initiatives and strengthen the organization’s position as a global pension […]




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Central High School Class of 2022 Graduation – LIVE STREAM

On Tuesday, May 17th at 7:00 PM the Forest Hills Central Class of 2022 with hold their Commencement Ceremony at LMCU Ballpark.  Please share the link below with family and friends who are unable to attend this event.  Live feed will start at 5:45 PM on the day of the event. Congratulations Class of 2022! […]

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FHN Choir Students will perform at MSVMA in January

Congratulations to the following students that were named to the MSVMA All-State Vocal Jazz Choir.  These nine students were selected from an extremely difficult video audition.  The choir has a max of 20 singers. An unprecedented 45 percent of the all-state qualifiers are all from Forest Hills Northern. They will perform at the MENC State […]

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Welcome to the Pack

A tradition since the school was first built continues today at Northern Trails 5/6! Originally from the Republic of Kosovo, 6th grade student Reahana Shenhu, pictured in white, proudly placed the flag from her native country in the school’s main hallway where it will always remain. Reahana’s father, Ensar, also shared some of the history […]

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“Killer sperm” prevents mating between worm species

TORONTO, ON — The classic definition of a biological species is the ability to breed within its group, and the inability to breed outside it. A study published today in the journal PLOS Biology offers some important clues about the evolution of barriers to breeding. The vast majority of the time, mating across species is […]




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Despite a significant reduction in smog-producing toxins in past decade, GTA still violates Canada’s ozone standards

TORONTO, ON — A new study shows that while the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has significantly reduced some of the toxins that contribute to smog, the city continues to violate the Canada-wide standards for ozone air pollution. Smog, which can cause or aggravate health problems such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is produced by […]




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Liberal democracy is possible in Muslim-majority countries

TORONTO, ON — A new study by University of Toronto and University of Tübingen researchers suggests that Islam is not as much of an impediment to liberal democracy as is often thought. “One of the key markers for a successful liberal democracy is a high degree of social tolerance,” says U of T sociologist Robert […]




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University of Toronto’s IMFG new Pre-Election Paper highlights key election issues in six Ontario cities

TORONTO, ON — With the upcoming October 27 municipal elections taking place, political change is coming to many of Ontario’s big cities. A new paper by the University of Toronto’s Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance (IMFG) at the Munk School of Global Affairs profiles election campaigns in six of Ontario’s biggest cities — Hamilton, […]