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

Maria Mayet (BA '26) is a recipient of the Kim-Farley Family Award for Academic Excellence in Public Health.

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

Science interviewed Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and holder of the Gordon–Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, about the Bundibugyo virus and the current outbreak in Central Africa, which has claimed more than 200 lives.

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.

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

U.S. News & World Report quoted Dr. Chelsea Shover, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about her research into fentanyl use by substance abusers.

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.