IoES Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony
The UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability celebrated the Class of 2026 during the commencement ceremony on June 14th in Ackerman Grand Ballroom, honoring graduates from the Environmental Science…
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In memoriam: Benedict Schwegler, D.Env. ’99, environmental engineer who redefined sustainability in Disney’s global theme parks
Remembering the UCLA alumnus and Disney Imagineer who made it ‘safe to have fun’
UCLA’s class of 2025: A new generation of environmental leaders step forward
As climate urgency grows, UCLA’s newest environmental scientists bring curiosity, clarity and resolve
UCLA earns top 10 spot among environmental science universities
UCLA, already ranked the No. 1 public university in the country for the eighth consecutive year by the U.S. News & World Report, has now been recognized as the No. 10 university in Niche.com’s annual “Best Colleges for Environmental Science” rankings
UCLA Ranked Among Top 10 Most Sustainable Universities in the World
UCLA has been ranked as the #9 most sustainable university in the world by Sustainability Magazine. This prestigious ranking highlights UCLA’s commitment to environmental stewardship through decades of initiatives in…
Over 140 UCLA IoES students turn their tassels
On Sunday, June 16, the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability celebrated its commencement ceremony, honoring the Class of 2024.
Longcore Joins PLAN-Biodiversity Horizon Europe Project as Advisory Board Member
IoES Adjunct Professor Travis Longcore has joined the PLAN-Biodiversity project as an advisory board member. This innovative European project, “The Path Towards Addressing Adverse Impacts of Light and Noise Pollution on Terrestrial…
UCLA Environmental Science and Engineering doctoral program turns 50
Alumni played major roles in global sustainability efforts across six decades
Travis Longcore for LA Times — “How L.A.’s bird population is shaped by historic redlining and racist loan practices”
UCLA ecologist Travis Longcore discusses new study showing how LA’s bird population is shaped by historic redlining, with wealthier areas attracting more biodiversity for the Los Angeles Times. “The legacy…
Tanner Waters selected for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program
Tanner Waters, a Ph.D. candidate at UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, has been selected for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. This highly esteemed fellowship offers…
Saagar Patel for ABC News — Mix of extreme heat and wildfire smoke can be very dangerous, experts say
ESE student Saagar Patel discusses the impact of heatwaves on wildfires for ABC News. “So, you have a heatwave? Well, that leads to a longer fire season. Fires will begin…