an 4 UCLA grad students’ proposals to advance health equity in L.A. receive $50,000 By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT Winning projects in the Health Equity Challenge support mental health and treating people experiencing homelessness. Full Article
an Brija Johnson leads new program that expands UCLA’s entrepreneurial ties in the region By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT Bruin Founders will advance goal 1 of UCLA’s Strategic Plan: to deepen the university’s engagement with Los Angeles. Full Article
an UCLA and VA partner to revive West LA campus garden for veterans By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:39:00 GMT They aim to provide agricultural therapy and create a space for veterans to find a sense of community and safety. Full Article
an Grant of $2.2 million will sustain UCLA Law clinic’s impactful work with Native Nations By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT Students in the Tribal Legal Development Clinic work on behalf of Indian Country to advance tribal sovereignty and secure Indigenous rights. Full Article
an In memoriam: Ralph Shapiro, 92, alumnus, philanthropist and lifelong supporter of UCLA By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
an Campus unveils Four-Point Plan for a Safer, Stronger UCLA By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT The plan focuses on safety and well-being, engagement across differences, free speech and internal improvement. Full Article
an UCLA Chancellor-designate Julio Frenk named to Time’s ‘Latino Leaders 2024’ list By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:50:00 GMT Frenk is among 17 trailblazers recognized for their contributions to politics, business, culture, entertainment and other fields. Full Article
an UCLA earns top spot among U.S. public universities in Niche.com’s college rankings By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:31:00 GMT Fifteen of the campus’s academic programs and specialties were also ranked in the top 10 nationwide. Full Article
an UCLA: #1 for a reason. Many reasons By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:14:00 GMT UCLA’s stellar reputation is built on the quality and impact of its academic, research, health care, cultural, service, continuing education and athletics programs. Full Article
an Again and again: UCLA is the nation’s No. 1 public university for the 8th year in a row By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:18:00 GMT With another top ranking from U.S. News & World Report, the campus continues to redefine what it means to be a great public institution. Full Article
an At UCLA, a year of extraordinary giving and impact By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT More than $856 million in donor support accelerates excellence in education, research and service in 2023–24. Full Article
an UCLA expands graduate housing with new Canfield Apartments in Cheviot Hills By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:30:00 GMT 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. Full Article
an Tadashi Yanai gives $31 million to support hub for Japanese humanities research at UCLA By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:01:00 GMT The executive and philanthropist’s gift, which will support the Japan Past & Present initiative, is the largest in the history of the Humanities Division. Full Article
an Tadashi Yanai dona 31 millones de dólares para apoyar el centro de investigación de humanidades japonesas en UCLA By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:01:00 GMT La donación es más grande jamás otorgada a UCLA Division of Humanities. Full Article
an In memoriam: Eugene Rosenfeld, 90, alumnus, real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT Rosenfeld, who earned his bachelor's degree at UCLA in 1956 thanks to a $50 scholarship, transformed the campus with his giving and leadership. Full Article
an Spotlight series: Meet the people behind UCLA’s strategic plan By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:12:00 GMT Newsroom is highlighting Bruins who are creating the future at UCLA by advancing the strategic plan’s goals and priorities. Full Article
an Meeting the challenge for student success as an AANAPISI campus By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT The designation creates more opportunities to better serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. Full Article
an UCLA Newsroom launches new audio and Spanish translation features By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:40:00 GMT 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. Full Article
an First-time Bruin voters share their hopes and experiences at election night watch party By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:45:00 GMT 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. Full Article
an Climate change parching the American West even without rainfall deficits By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:25:00 GMT A new study finds higher temperatures increase evaporation enough to cause drought without any reduction in precipitation. Full Article
an Leaders of UC, CSU and California Community Colleges share statement on the election By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:07:00 GMT Interim Chancellor Darnell Hunt also shared resources available on the UCLA campus for the well-being of students, faculty and staff. Full Article
an Mountain fire ‘a suburban firestorm’ due to Santa Ana winds By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:32:00 GMT California chapparal fire burns into urban Ventura County, showing need for strategies beyond fighting ‘forest’ fires. Full Article
an Q&A: How a second Trump term will impact environmental and climate policy By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT UCLA School of Law’s Cara Horowitz and Ann Carlson discuss regulations, litigation and California’s pivotal role. Full Article
an UCLA and veterans: Respect, shared values and a vibrant partnership By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:26:00 GMT Since its inception, UCLA has been supporting those who have served and benefiting from their talents, experience and commitment to the common good. Full Article
an IN FOCUS: National Native American Heritage Month By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Native American voices, histories and research. Full Article
an UCLA evaluates L.A.’s plan to invest billions of dollars in wastewater recycling infrastructure By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT Pure Water LA/Operation Next would increase the resiliency of drinking water supplies to future costs, earthquakes and climate-induced drought. Full Article
an Time names UCLA’s Gaurav Sant among 2024’s top influential climate leaders By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:03:00 GMT The ocean-based carbon removal technology he helped develop could provide an affordable way to mitigate climate change. Full Article
an 7th and 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball REC Team Schedules By www.fhps.net Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:16:10 +0000 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 […] The post 7th and 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball REC Team Schedules appeared first on Forest Hills Public Schools. Full Article Central Middle News CMS Athletics News
an University of Toronto Professor Awarded Grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:14:16 +0000 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 […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases
an New Global Executive MBA Program in Healthcare & the Life Sciences Launched by the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:44:34 +0000 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 & […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases
an Faculty and Doctoral Students Honoured with Research Awards at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:24:00 +0000 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 […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases
an Rotman School Professor Appointed to Lead Research Initiatives at the International Centre for Pension Management By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:47:25 +0000 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 […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases
an FHN Choir Students will perform at MSVMA in January By www.fhps.net Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:09:45 +0000 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 […] The post FHN Choir Students will perform at MSVMA in January appeared first on Forest Hills Public Schools. Full Article Central High News Fine Arts
an Despite a significant reduction in smog-producing toxins in past decade, GTA still violates Canada’s ozone standards By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 18:38:37 +0000 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 […] Full Article Arts Media Releases Science University of Toronto
an U of T Professor wins 2014 Balzan valued at $800,000 By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:44:29 +0000 TORONTO, ON – University of Toronto Professor Emeritus Ian Hacking is a winner of the 2014 Balzan prize, an $800,000 (US) award that recognizes scholars and scientists who have distinguished themselves in their fields. One of the foremost philosophers in the world, Hacking is known for his work in the philosophy of science, medicine and […] Full Article Arts Media Releases Social Sciences & Humanities University of Toronto
an Finland’s President to present scholarships and have discussions with U of T experts By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 20:58:13 +0000 Toronto, ON — On Friday, October 10, the University of Toronto will host a visit by His Excellency Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland. The President will present scholarships to Finnish Studies students and participate in two separate discussions with University of Toronto experts. The first discussion, “The Future of Finnish Studies in […] Full Article Arts Awards Event Advisories Media Releases
an University of Toronto cell biologists discover on-off switch for key stem cell gene - Discovery may propel advances in regenerative medicine By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:20:42 +0000 Discovery may propel advances in regenerative medicineTORONTO, ON – Consider the relationship between an air traffic controller and a pilot. The pilot gets the passengers to their destination, but the air traffic controller decides when the plane can take off and when it must wait. The same relationship plays out at the cellular level in […] Full Article Arts Media Releases Science University of Toronto
an $1,873,485 in Canada Foundation for Innovation funds awarded to U of T Researchers By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:58:55 +0000 TORONTO, ON — Eleven U of T researchers have been selected as recipients of the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders funds totalling $1,873,485. The John R. Evans Leaders Fund was established to assist institutions in attracting and retaining talented researchers. Candidates for funding must be either recognized leaders or have demonstrated the […] Full Article Arts Engineering Science
an University of Toronto study finds high levels of equality for Muslim women in Canada By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:45:44 +0000 TORONTO, ON — A landmark study on gender equality among religious minorities in Canada sharply disputes the stereotype Muslim women are more repressed by men than other groups of immigrants. Sharia law, burqas, honour killings and overseas terrorism directed at girls and women grab headlines and shape public opinion, but workforce participation rates among immigrants […] Full Article Arts Social Sciences & Humanities
an U of T librarians discover Johan Halvorsen’s long-lost violin concerto By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:01:18 +0000 Toronto, ON — Librarians at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music Library have discovered Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen’s violin concerto that was believed lost for over a century. Violinist Henning Kraggerud will perform the 21st-century premiere of the concerto under the direction of Bjarte Engeset in Stavenger, Norway in July 2016 as part of […] Full Article Arts Media Releases
an Higher-income students have an edge when it comes to working memory By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:35:48 +0000 Toronto, ON – University of Toronto and MIT researchers have discovered important differences between lower and higher-income children in their ability to use “working memory,” a key brain function responsible for everything from remembering a phone number to doing math in your head. Using functional MRI (fMRI) to measure and map the brain activity of […] Full Article Arts Media Releases Social Sciences & Humanities University of Toronto
an 8th Annual Honor Roll Celebration By www.fhps.net Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:00:25 +0000 THANK YOU to our amazing Academic Boosters (especially Ms. Rachel Miller, Mrs. Debbie Dann, Mr. Nevin Zelinski, and Mrs. Kelly Ueland) for an incredible Academic Celebration Week! This group celebrated our 9th and 10th grade Honor Roll members with a treat during lunch on Tuesday, February 6. On Thursday, February 8, the 11th and 12th […] The post 8th Annual Honor Roll Celebration appeared first on Forest Hills Public Schools. Full Article Eastern High News Academic boosters Honor Roll
an MSBOA District 10 Solo and Ensemble By www.fhps.net Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:05:07 +0000 Congratulations to the following students who earned a division one rating this past weekend at MSBOA district 10 solo and ensemble at Wyoming High School. Central High Rebecca Maddox – Violin. Abby Schnelker – Violin. Lilyann McMartin & Rosie Custudio-Prasarnsith – Cello/Violin duet. Ethan Moon & Joseph Song – Violin/Cello. Summer Wu & Abby Schnelker […] The post MSBOA District 10 Solo and Ensemble appeared first on Forest Hills Public Schools. Full Article Central High News Eastern High News Fine Arts Northern High News
an Rotman Commerce Graduates Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Marketing and Advertising By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:00:53 +0000 Toronto, ON – The co-founders of Toronto-based start-up Exact Media, who are graduates of the Rotman Commerce program at the University of Toronto, have been named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 list of the young innovators redefining marketing and advertising. Daniel Rodic, BCom’12, and Elena Sahakyan, BCom’09, are two of the three co-founders […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases University of Toronto
an Rotman Professor Named as Management Thinker to Watch by Thinkers50 By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 14:49:31 +0000 Toronto, ON – A professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management who has become known for his research and teaching on catastrophes and risk management has been named to the 2017 Thinkers50 Radar list of the 30 management thinkers in the world most likely to shape the future of how organizations are managed […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases University of Toronto
an Book by Rotman School Professor Receives Award From Association of American Publishers By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:06:43 +0000 Toronto, ON – A book on disruption and innovation by a professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management has received a 2017 PROSE Award for Excellence award. The Disruption Dilemma by Prof. Joshua Gans won in the ‘Business, Finance & Management’ category. The PROSE Awards recognize excellence in publishing, and are sponsored […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases University of Toronto
an World’s Preeminent Student Trading Competition Returns to the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:56:32 +0000 Toronto, ON – The world’s preeminent trading competition for university students returns for its 14th year at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. The students, along with their faculty advisors, from 52 different universities which include teams from China, Iceland, India, and South Africa, will participate in the competition which takes place from February […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases University of Toronto
an Baruch College Team Successfully Defends its Title at the Rotman International Trading Competition By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:50:04 +0000 Toronto, ON – For the second year in row a team from the Master of Financial Engineering program at Baruch College in New York City has won the Rotman International Trading Competition. The 14th annual edition of one of the world’s preeminent trading competitions was hosted by the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases University of Toronto
an Excellence in Teaching and Research Honoured at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:30:31 +0000 Toronto, ON – Seven faculty members at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management have received awards for achievements in research and teaching. Four faculty members were awarded with the 2016 Roger Martin Awards for Excellence in Research and Teaching. Established by Prof. Roger Martin, a former Dean of the Rotman School, the awards are […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases University of Toronto
an Canadian collaboration to accelerate development of cancer treatments - NRC and CCAB invest over $1M to advance innovative therapies first discovered at UofT By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:40:32 +0000 NRC and CCAB invest over $1M to advance innovative therapies first discovered at UofTToronto, ON – An innovative collaboration between government, industry, and academia aims to accelerate the development of cancer treatments in Canada. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the Toronto-based Centre for the Commercialization of Antibodies and Biologics (CCAB) have put […] Full Article Media Releases University of Toronto