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The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Rachael Jones, professor and chair in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about wildland firefighters' use of respirators and similar protective equipment while on the fire line.

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Michael Jerrett, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about risks to public health in the aftermath of an industrial fire in Los Angeles.

KABC-TV interviewed Dr. Yifang Zhu, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about the health risks to nearby residents in the aftermath of large warehouse fire in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Daily News interviewed Dr. Yifang Zhu about the health risks to residents from fires at industrial facilities in urban areas.

Peer-reviewed research study, led by UCLA Fielding faculty, also found more visits for conditions and symptoms associated with exposure to hazardous air pollutants.

Dr. Hasibe Caballero-Gomez (PhD '26) is a 2026 recipient of the Dean's Outstanding Student Award.

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health celebrated 388 graduating students in a ceremony at Royce Hall. UCLA Chancellor Dr. Julio Frenk gave the commencement address.

UCLA Fielding recognized the accomplishments of its exceptional students in a ceremony attended by family, friends, students, faculty and staff.

CNN interviewed Dr. Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, on how consumers can best clean fruits and vegetables to protect themselves from pesticides.

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health-led research shows biological effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, commonly produced from vehicular and other combustion.

Dr. Catherine Sugar, professor in the Department of Biostatistics, has been elected to serve as vice chair for 2026-27 and is expected to serve as chair in 2027-28.