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Two professors tapped for national leadership development program
UCLA’s Nancy Wayne and David Yoo have been named ACE Fellows for the 2018-19 academic year by the American Council on Education.
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UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field to retire after 2019 season
A former professional ballerina with no previous sports or athletic coaching experience, Kondos Field led the Bruins to all seven of their NCAA championships.
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In new book, professor explores the benefits of physical play like martial arts
Q&A with Janet O’Shea, UCLA professor of dance, about “Risk, Failure, Play: What Dance Reveals about Martial Arts Training.”
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Hocus pocus with a robotic focus
UCLA roboticist Dennis Hong and his robot magician, MAGI, shine on the Netflix show “Magic for Humans.”
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Sep. 26: See the new documentary about Ruth Bader Ginsburg for free
The Hammer Museum at UCLA will host a free screening of “RBG,” a film about Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s career.
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Economics professor elected to national senate for academic honor society
Kathleen McGarry, UCLA professor of economics, will serve on the national senate for Phi Beta Kappa.
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Professor of African American studies honored for play about prison system
Bryonn Bain, associate professor of African American studies, was awarded the Los Angeles Theater Award for solo performance for his play, “Lyrics from Lockdown.”
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Lecturer honored by president of Romania
Georgiana Galateanu, who teaches in the department of Slavic, East European and Eurasian languages and cultures, was honored for promoting Romanian culture.
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Researchers receive grant from Arthritis Foundation
The $150,000 grant will fund a fellowship aimed at boosting the number of rheumatologists practicing in underserved areas throughout the country.
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In memoriam: ‘Polly’ Nooter Roberts, art historian and scholar of African art
The UCLA professor of world arts and cultures/dance was celebrated for her sensitive and innovative translation of cultural experience into museum exhibitions. She was 58.
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10th UCLA Volunteer Day to go global, make it easier for staff and faculty to join
Thousands of Bruins will spread across Los Angeles — and this year sites around the world — for the annual day of service on Sept. 29.
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This summer has been the hottest ever at UCLA
Summer of 2018 included the hottest temperature recorded on the Westwood campus: 111 degrees.
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Psychologist, mathematician awarded NSF grant to study social network dynamics
Carolyn Parkinson and Mason Porter will combine methods from cognitive neuroscience with research in network science in their research.
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Public health professor appointed to national research institute’s advisory panel
Catherine Crespi has been appointed by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute as a member of its advisory panel on clinical trials.
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Engineering professor honored for career studying damage mechanics
Jiann-Wen “Woody” Ju, professor of civil and environmental engineering at UCLA, was recently presented with a lifetime achievement medal for his work.
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Radiation oncologist elected a fellow of the American Association of Physicists
Nzhde Agazaryan was honored for his contributions in research, education and leadership to the medical physics community.
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Al Osborne takes the helm at UCLA Anderson
In this Q&A, the interim dean of the business school discusses his vision for the school, what he likes so much about Anderson and why he’s not a professional violinist.
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UCLA shares National Science Foundation grant to diversify STEM faculty nationally
The project will attract and support more underrepresented students to succeed in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Computer science professor and his team win logic competition
UCLA’s Todd Millstein and his team have won first place for their tool LoopInvGen in the 5th Syntax Guided Synthesis Competition.
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Sept. 18: ‘Solving California’s Water Future’
The event at the Hammer Museum at UCLA is the latest in the “Future L.A.: Engineering a Sustainable Supercity” talks.
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Chemistry professor receives technology development grant
Ohyun Kwon was awarded $200,000 to develop new technologies to address unmet medical needs.
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Economics professor will help select leaders of population research association
Adriana Lleras-Muney, professor of economics at UCLA, was recently elected to the nominating committee of the Population Association of America.
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New book urges schools to make physical education a priority
In this Q&A, Bill Simon, co-founder of UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind, discusses the ideal P.E. class. and describes the benefits of physical activity.
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Staff news: Cardiovascular researcher wins early career award
UCLA’s Manuel Rosa-Garrido was recognized by the American Heart Association for the originality and impact of his work.
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Last chance to see ‘Made in L.A. 2018,’ which closes Sept. 2
The Hammer Museum’s biennial exhibition of artists with Los Angeles connections ends this weekend. Admission is free.
- Thursday, September 20, 2018
Faculty + Staff
- Researchers receive grant from Arthritis Foundation
- Lecturer honored by president of Romania
- 10th UCLA Volunteer Day to go global, make it easier for staff and faculty to join
- Computer science professor and his team win logic competition
- Staff news: Cardiovascular researcher wins early career award
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