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Robert Gore named UCLA’s 2024 Librarian of the Year

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September 4, 2024
Established in 1994, the award recognizes excellence in librarianship in areas including creativity, innovation, courage, leadership and inclusivity.  

UC Spotlight: August 2024

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August 14, 2024
Our monthly UC Spotlight celebrates the UC locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place to work.

Four weeks spent in the ICU inspired Mithun Mahinda’s career

Mithun Mahinda stands in the hospital hallway
August 13, 2024
UCLA Clinical Nurse Mithun Mahinda experienced the power of patient-centered care while hospitalized as a teen. He’s since received international recognition.

UCLA lactation consultants support low-income moms with breast pumps

Mom Eliana Cantu and her daughter, Marleen, visit with baby Ian
August 12, 2024
Patients in the WIC program can receive a free, hospital-grade breast pump to help establish their milk supply while they are apart from their babies in the UCLA NICU. 

A UCLA doctor shares skin-friendly sunscreen tips

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August 1, 2024
Besides seeking shade, one of the best ways to protect against skin cancer is by using sunscreen properly. Dr. Esther S. Yu explains how. 

UC academic health centers earn national honors for environmental sustainability

Doctor consulting notes at UC Davis
July 26, 2024
UC academic health centers were honored in the 2024 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards, which recognize environmental stewardship and sustainability achievements.

UC is recognized with 38 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards

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July 16, 2024
The awards recognize exceptional achievement in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising and marketing.

Kayla Kafka-Peterson on bringing oncology nursing training to the world

Kayla Kafka-Peterson at UCLA
July 9, 2024
When Kayla needed a brachytherapy training program for her team, she developed one — and soon discovered that her work could impact a significantly larger audience.

UC People: Brija Johnson, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs

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June 20, 2024
UCLA Ventures Director Brija Johnson leads a new program that will expand UCLA’s entrepreneurial ties throughout Los Angeles.

UCLA nurse Lakeysha Pack saves umpire’s life

Lakeysha Pack and Rudy Lopez
June 11, 2024
UCLA nurse Lakeysha Pack saved the life of Rudy Lopez, who collapsed at her son’s baseball game while serving as the umpire.