UCLA is excited to see another university focus on grand challenges. On November 14, 2018, the University of New Mexico (UNM) launched its Grand Challenge initiative. UNM seeks to identify three Grand Challenge Conceptual Goals focused on issues faced in New Mexico. We are honored that UNM refers its applicants to UCLA and the Report on University-Led Grand Challenges as Read more →
The University Network, a global media company for college students, featured the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge (DGC) in an article titled, “You’re Not Alone: Mental Illness Is Widespread At Universities.” The article highlights UCLA’s approach to addressing the growing demands for mental health services for college students, and calls attention to the DGC’s Read more →
The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge (SLA GC) was featured in a UCLA sponsored BuzzFeed article, titled “11 Ways UCLA Takes the Lead in Tackling the Challenges of Tomorrow.” The article highlighted the SLA GC’s goal of transitioning Los Angeles to 100 percent renewable energy, 100 percent locally sourced water, and enhanced ecosystem health by 2050. The article also featured Read more →
On May 26, 2018, NBC Nightly News Medical Correspondent, Dr. John Torres, reported on the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge’s (DGC) unique efforts to deliver better and faster mental health services to its student body in response to the growing demand for mental health services among college students. The massive research initiative is designed to understand, treat, and prevent depression. Read more →
UCLA Depression Grand Challenge advocate and leadership council member, Robina Riccitiello, posted about the grand challenge on Thrive Global on May 18, 2018. The article features details about the student study with interviews from student participants and from the DGC’s Innovative Treatment Network leaders. Read more →