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Nadeen Heyari (BS '26) is a recipient of the Kim-Farley Family Award for Academic Excellence in Public Health.

Juan Ramon Delgado (BA '26) is the recipient of the 2026 Jay S. Drotman Undergraduate Student Award and a Kim-Farley Family Award for Academic Excellence in Public Health.

Dr. Matthew Coates (PhD '26) is the 2026 recipient of the Carolbeth Korn Scholar Award.

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

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.

CNN interviewed Dr. Alison Gemmill, associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology, about research linking U.S. fertility rates and cell phone usage.

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

A new study by UCLA Fielding researchers finds no clear evidence that hospital admission either increases or reduces mortality among persons with dementia.

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

The BBC interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and the Gordon–Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, about the course of the current Ebola disease outbreak in Central Africa.

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.

The new issue of UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Magazine is now available. This edition — Protecting Tomorrow Today — focuses on taking collective action to ensure healthier days lie ahead.