Veteran dean of UCLA's Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, named the next UC provost.

Donation will fully fund costs for select students; with previous gift, it makes David Geffen the largest individual donor in the history of UCLA.

Curcumin, a compound in turmeric shown to have many benefits, also helps animals with spine injuries. "An exciting first step," researchers say.

Unprecedented study of 32 families generates mountains of data on "material culture" of modern society.

Athletic scholarships are awarded strictly on basis of athletic and academic ability — not financial need.

University's highest honor goes to three-time alumnus, medical pioneer and philanthropist.

Eleven professors, in a range of scientific fields, are awarded membership in prestigious academy.

Campus salutes celebrated alumnus who broke major league baseball's color barrier in 1947.

Researchers found players with a history of concussions had elevated levels of tau protein, a precursor to both Alzheimer's and CTE, which afflicted the late Junior Seau.

Inspired by someone’s good deed, Tony Tolbert moved out of his home and rented it to a struggling family for $1 a month. Now others who have heard of his selfless act are paying it forward.

UCSF-UCLA partnership offers both hands-on learning for students and benefits for community clinics.