Two UCLA diversity initiatives hosted a National Latinx Physician Day celebration Oct. 1 in the Neuroscience Research Building.
This year marks the first time National LatinX Physician Day will be celebrated in California.

Ay, mija, ¡qué gusto verte!”
Before I could think to say anything, my tía Lupita wrapped me in a crushing embrace. Her cross necklace and gold hoop earrings pressed against my skin, and her flowery perfume enveloped me.

This post was updated Sept. 2 at 10:10 p.m.
 
The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and Arizona State University Center for Latina/os and American Politics Research announced the launch of the joint Latino Data Hub Action Lab, welcoming a cohort of fellows who will use the database toward projects to support the Latino community.

The Critical Race Studies program at the UCLA School of Law received a $1 million gift in April to fund a fellowship across eight to nine years for four to five students pursuing careers in Latinx legal academia.

Filled with magic and Mexican culture, “DayDreamer” burns bright.
The musical, which will be performed as a stage reading at Macgowan Hall from May 24 through May 26, delivers a Mexican-inspired fantasy that tells the story of a teenage protagonist with fire powers who ventures on a quest to find her missing mother and defeat an ancient evil who has stolen the sun.

This post was updated April 25 at 8:42 p.m.
The Latine Film and Theatre Association is uprooting societal stereotypes in its upcoming Night of Cultura.
Gracing the Northwest Campus Auditorium stage April 26 and 27, the annual two-day event will showcase a combination of short films and plays, entirely produced by Latine artists on campus.

This post was updated on March 7 at 10:03 p.m.
A recent issue brief by UCLA researchers found that community college bachelor’s degree programs may positively affect the Latino community.

The Latin Business Student Association aims to promote professional excellence within the Latino community at UCLA as the university works toward earning the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation.

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 10:51 p.m.
Tables of food, booths showcasing campus resources and music filled Sunset Village Plaza on Wednesday as part of Noche de Cultura.

UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute launched its Latino Data Hub in October, which provides data on demographic factors that might contribute to inequality in Latino communities in the United States.