UCLA honored as a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for 2023–24 February 13, 2024 Six faculty members and researchers are conducting projects from Botswana to Japan, expanding and deepening the university’s global engagement.
UCLA honors Ronald Katz with Fiat Lux Award October 13, 2023 The driving force behind UCLA’s Operation Mend, Katz, a longtime donor and volunteer, has “helped society rethink how we care for the most vulnerable.”
UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music launches new music industry bachelor’s program this fall October 3, 2023 The new degree program will set students on a track toward music business–related careers.
CAP UCLA performing arts season to open at new UCLA Nimoy Theater June 6, 2023 The 2023–24 lineup includes an eclectic mix of global, national and local artists; tickets go on sale June 23.
UCLA concert honors Japanese diplomat’s acts of bravery during the Holocaust April 27, 2023 The musical tribute to Chiune Sugihara on May 18 is the second in the groundbreaking “Music and Justice” series.
UCLA Hip Hop Initiative: Passing the mic, leading the way April 13, 2023 With a recently published book and two new artists-in-residence, the initiative is thinking globally in 2023, the 50th year of the art form.
Bruins earn 4 Grammy Awards February 6, 2023 UCLA faculty and alumni took home honors for jazz album, opera recording and improvised jazz solo and musical theater album.
Concert for social justice to feature Brubeck Trio, world premieres from UCLA faculty January 11, 2023 UCLA musicians, others to perform Dave Brubeck’s ‘The Gates of Justice’ on campus and in the community.
Alumna Angel Joy Blue returns to UCLA to perform on Nov. 21 November 7, 2022 She is the featured artist of the inaugural Judith L. Smith Voice Recital Series.
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music ushers in 2022-23 event season with 3 new series September 28, 2022 The school’s new series will feature leading figures in jazz, opera and classical music, along with symposia, lectures and other events.
$1 million gift endows UCLA faculty chair in piano performance June 28, 2022 Alumni Ralph and Shirley Shapiro have now funded more than 20 endowed chairs across campus.
New online concert series brings Jewish music to audiences everywhere May 25, 2022 “Secret Chord Concerts” will feature musicians representing a broad range of styles, heritages and histories.
Venue change: May 13 concert with Cornel West, Arturo O’Farrill and Mariachi Los Camperos moved to Royce Hall May 10, 2022 RSVPs for the previous location will be honored for the free concert, which will take place on campus at UCLA.
Cornel West to deliver UC Regents’ Lecture at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music April 29, 2022 The lecture, which will be held Wednesday, May 11, at 5 p.m., is free and open to the public.
With $5 million from Herb Alpert Foundation, UCLA to introduce state-of-the-art music practice rooms March 31, 2022 Construction is set to begin this summer for the 46 practice rooms, which have not been fully refurbished in nearly 70 years.
UCLA poised to become a world leader in hip-hop studies March 28, 2022 Building on decades of scholarship, the new Hip Hop Initiative will highlight the local and global impact of this Black art form.
8 UCLA professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 22, 2021 The academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.
UCLA lab asks: ‘What does your favorite song taste like?’ March 18, 2021 The PEER Lab will host a series of free virtual events beginning April 29.
UCLA launches Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience December 3, 2020 The center, formed thanks to a $6.75 million gift, will foster artistic creativity, scholarship, performance and cultural expression.
Armenian chamber music album was co-conceived by UCLA professor November 12, 2020 Faculty member Movses Pogossian played a lead role in developing the new collection of works by composer Tigran Mansurian.
UCLA faculty couple leaves nearly $9 million for psychology, music and other programs September 24, 2020 The late Bernice Wenzel and Wendell “Jeff” Jeffrey, both UCLA professors, were well known for their longtime commitment to the university.
Industry leaders to discuss future of music business in UCLA virtual event series September 15, 2020 L.A. Sounds Now kicks off Oct. 6 with a talk between Tom Corson of Warner Records and Dean Eileen Strempel.
UCLA receives $2.9 million for fine arts scholarships from late philanthropist Elaine Krown Klein July 29, 2020 There have been 225 recipients of the scholarships since 1989. Another 13 recipients will begin their studies in the fall.
UCLA Library’s online publishing of music scores makes history July 23, 2020 The open access project, part of a collaboration with the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, is the largest for contemporary musical works in the world.
CAP UCLA reimagines 2020–21 season for COVID-19 realities June 24, 2020 UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance moves to an online stage, focusing on rebuilding financial stability for artists.