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From the vault: UCLA doctoral student Xintong Yuan has been named a 2025 Schmidt Science Fellow, the first UCLA student selected for the prestigious program. Read the story in the comments below.

Hammocks, sunshine, and a UCLA winter that feels like summer 😎☀️💙

Oscar nominated designers from films including Wicked, Sinners, Frankenstein, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Hamnet will gather for UCLA’s 16th annual “Sketch to Screen” panel on March 14. Read full story below.

A supportive school environment produced fewer positive effects for students who had been bullied or victimized because of bias. Read the full story at the link below.

A little week 10 reset. 🌿 Good luck on finals, Bruins! Enjoy the full Moment of Zen on YouTube: bit.ly/4unGgZp

UCLA Architecture and Urban Design to host 'Core Samples', an exhibition drawn from the department’s archives to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Read the full story:https://ucla.in/4b4KSLs

In the 2006 Sweet 16, UCLA stunned Gonzaga in one of the most incredible comebacks in history. Read the full story here: https://ucla.in/4rfHW4J

Hollywood still undervalues Latinas. LIFE Film Festival gives them the spotlight. Read the full story at the link below.

Meet Paul Weiss — UC Presidential Chair and distinguished professor of chemistry & biochemistry, bioengineering, and materials science & engineering. Discover his work: https://ucla.in/3LQPNXS

To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, Dr. Felicia Marie Knaul weighs in on her gratitude for the women leaders at UCLA and around the world.

New research from the UCLA Center for Scholars & Storytellers finds Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences want more caring fathers and emotionally vulnerable male characters on screen. Read full story in the comments below.

Longer days ahead 🌅 📸: @laurattruong #DaylightSavings

ICYMI: The Mohn Art Collective, or MAC3, a partnership between the Hammer Museum at UCLA, LACMA and MOCA, is advancing a shared civic collection for Los Angeles one year after its launch. Read full story in the comments below.

ICYMI: 10 UCLA faculty named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read the story in the comments below.

ICYMI: UCLA is working with elected officials to support vulnerable members of the campus community and provide Bruins with crucial legal, informational and emotional support services. Read the story in the comments below.

Hershey Hall opened as UCLA’s first residence hall, housing 137 women students. A gift from philanthropist Mira Hershey, it was also among the first buildings in the United States to be entirely financed by and named after a woman. #WomensHistoryMonth

Celine Parreñas Shimizu to receive an Outstanding Contribution at the AAAS conference in Honolulu. Read more: https://ucla.in/40KteYl

Two years out from opening, UCLA Research Park is already buzzing with big ideas and bold collaboration—check out the UCLA Magazine for more. https://ucla.in/4rkkHXZ