In memoriam: Richard Lehan, 93, authority on American naturalism and former English department chair March 15, 2024 The professor emeritus, who was a member of UCLA’s faculty for more than half a century, authored at least 10 books.
In memoriam: Michael Grunstein, 77, pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible February 23, 2024 The distinguished professor emeritus of biological chemistry made breakthroughs in epigenetics research.
In memoriam: David Kunzle, 87, a founder of comics scholarship with wide-ranging interests January 18, 2024 Kunzle’s academic scholarship covered a variety of subjects, from cartoons, political art and Latin America to fashion history.
In memoriam: Kirstie McClure, 72, brought interdisciplinary approach to study of political history January 4, 2024 McClure, a UCLA professor of political science, English and comparative literature, died Dec. 21, 2023.
In memoriam: James Easton, 88, UCLA alumnus, global business leader and dedicated philanthropist December 18, 2023 Easton, whose decades of service, leadership and philanthropic support left a lasting impact on UCLA, died Dec. 4.
In memoriam: Raymond Goldstone, 80, dean of students emeritus and national leader in student affairs November 2, 2023 Goldstone, who also received his bachelor’s and law degrees from UCLA, died this summer.
Charles E. Young, former chancellor who led UCLA for nearly three decades, has died at 91 October 22, 2023 From 1968 to 1997, Young led UCLA’s transformation into a world-class research university.
In memoriam: Allen Parducci, 97, influential cognitive psychologist and early windsurfing pioneer September 7, 2023 The professor emeritus was known for his key contribution to windsurfing as well as his predictive theory of happiness.
In memoriam: Amy Lohmann, 46, instructor at UCLA School of Nursing August 21, 2023 Lohmann, a UCLA alumna, lecturer and clinical faculty member, helped prepare thousands of nursing students for careers in the profession.
In memoriam: An Yin, 64, influential geologist shaped understanding of tectonics on our planet and others July 27, 2023 He was the considered the leading authority on the Indo-Asian collision, the geological event that formed the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.
In memoriam: Richard Hovannisian, 90, celebrated professor of Armenian history July 18, 2023 A faculty member for more than 50 years, he was a renowned expert on the Armenian Genocide.
In memoriam: Jack Feuer, 71, former editorial director who transformed, championed UCLA Magazine April 21, 2023 Feuer led the publication from 2005 to 2019 after working for such outlets as MediaPost and Adweek.
In memoriam: Charles Williams, 88, philanthropist and co-founder of UCLA’s Williams Institute April 20, 2023 For over 20 years, the institute that bears his name has been at the forefront of research on issues involving LGBTQ people.
In memoriam: Maryann Gray, 68, education scholar and former UCLA assistant provost April 19, 2023 Gray, whose personal experiences spurred her advocacy on behalf of people who unintentionally caused the death of others, died April 1.
In memoriam: Amy Fuller Kearney, 54, led UCLA women’s rowing for 2 decades March 13, 2023 The three-time Olympian established the Bruins’ program as a consistent national competitor.
In memoriam: Wayne Shorter, 89, acclaimed jazz innovator March 2, 2023 The 12-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer joined the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music faculty in 2012.
In memoriam: Henry Cherrick, 84, former dental school dean and oral pathologist January 31, 2023 Cherrick, who served as dean from 1988 to 1995, died on Jan. 24, in Davie, Florida.
In memoriam: Peggy Hickey, 61, choreographer for Broadway, film and television January 26, 2023 The adjunct professor’s recent work on Broadway was seen in “Anastasia” and “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”
In memoriam: Robert Wayne, 66, pioneer of conservation genetics, protecting canids and other species January 24, 2023 His research helped explain the evolution of dogs and showed that freeways are a barrier to bobcat and coyote migration.
In memoriam: Lewis Hunter, 87, professor emeritus of screenwriting January 18, 2023 Hunter, who taught at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, showed students how to write a full-length screenplay in 10 weeks.
In memoriam: Herbert Morris, 94, landmark figure in law and philosophy December 16, 2022 Morris earned his bachelor’s degree at UCLA and went on to become a campus leader for seven decades.
In memoriam: Billie Moore, 79, legendary UCLA basketball coach December 15, 2022 The coach of the first U.S. women’s Olympic team, she was widely recognized as a champion for women in sports.
In memoriam: Patricia Harter, 78, teacher of Asian theater courses October 20, 2022 Harter, a professor emerita at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, died on Oct. 8 from congestive heart failure.
In memoriam: Silke Otto-Knapp, 52, painter and professor of art October 10, 2022 Otto-Knapp was a professor of painting and drawing at the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. She died on Oct. 9.
In memoriam: Joel Handler, 89, helped define field of poverty law October 10, 2022 His scholarship drew attention to how law shaped the experiences of poor people.