Magazine Summer 2021

Since early in the pandemic, the student-driven Multilingual COVID Information Project has used social media to spread clear and compelling messages to limited-English-speaking communities in Southern California.

In a series of studies, two UCLA Fielding School faculty members reveal that the ‘reward’ for a strong work ethic has been the highest death rates during the pandemic.

A new FSPH center will partner with community groups and policymakers to develop and implement evidence-based strategies that advance the physical and mental health of sexual and gender minorities.

With her appointment to the newly created Fielding Presidential Chair in Health Equity, Dr. Lara Cushing will illuminate the evidence for and health consequences of social and racial inequalities in harmful environmental exposures.

Though the epidemic of firearm deaths in the U.S. has long been viewed through a criminal justice lens, two UCLA Fielding School professors who are studying the issue say it must be tackled through prevention strategies.

The UCLA Fielding School’s PH 200 course, which started in 2019, introduces first-year MPH students to the fundamentals of public health through a case-based approach that addresses real-world topics through the lens of the school’s five departments.

An FSPH doctoral student recounts the many ways — both personal and professional — the late Dr. Steve Wallace set her on the path to success.

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is pleased to honor the donors whose generosity strengthens our school and keeps us at the forefront of public health education, research and service. This Honor Roll gratefully acknowledges gifts and grants of $1,000 and above made to the school from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Contributions in any amount are of great importance to the school and are deeply appreciated. We are also grateful to those who give of their time and talents to enhance the educational experiences of our students.

This section includes new grants and contracts awarded in 2019-20. Due to space limitations in the magazine, only funds of $50,000 or more are listed, by principal investigator.