Professor’s book spotlights legacy of Mexican political organizers in the American West
Kelly Lytle Hernández’s ‘Bad Mexicans’ comes at a time when L.A.’s politics reckon with capitalism and white supremacy
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40 years later, the question remains the same for UCLA professor: ‘Who killed Vincent Chin?’
Renee Tajima-Peña, who will present her landmark 1987 documentary at the Academy Museum on Dec. 4, discusses her filmmaking and activism.
Kristopher Kersey receives international fellowship
The art history assistant professor will continue his research into Japanese art at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
Dec. 2: Understanding the COVID-19 protests in China
UCLA experts will moderate a Zoom discussion about the widespread demonstrations.
Professor’s book spotlights legacy of Mexican political organizers in the American West
Kelly Lytle Hernández’s ‘Bad Mexicans’ comes at a time when L.A.’s politics reckon with racism.
Jessica Schwartz honored with ethnographic writing book prize
The assistant professor’s book, which explores Marshallese music, was recognized by the Society for Humanistic Anthropology.
How Mitchell Chang helps lead campus efforts to increase equity, diversity and inclusion
Q&A with the associate vice chancellor for EDI, who is a renowned scholar on the effectiveness of diversity initiatives on college campuses.
UCLA Engineering dedicates Boelter Hall penthouse in memory of William Klug
Family and friends, former colleagues and students, and campus leaders came together to pay tribute to Klug, who was killed in 2016.
Dr. Olujimi Ajijola receives science diversity leadership award
The associate professor was awarded $1.15 million from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to help boost diversity in science and medicine.
Want a bike? Trade in your parking permit
The Earn-A-Bike program provides participants with the opportunity to get a an $800 bicycle package from Helen's Cycles in Santa Monica or the Bike Center.
UCLA Nursing honored for commitment to diversity and inclusion
The winner of the Health Professions HEED award is the only nursing school in the state to receive year’s honor.
Staff news: Chief information officer Lucy Avetisyan wins award
The associate vice chancellor was recognized for her role in leading the information technology strategy at UCLA.
Richard Jackson receives National Academy of Medicine award
The Fielding School professor emeritus was honored for his work in the environmental health sciences field.
Victor Agadjanian awarded $2.7 million from NIH for research on aging
The five-year study will look at older women’s health and well-being in Mozambique.
Nearly 40 UCLA scholars are among the most highly cited researchers in their fields
The annual list compiled by Clarivate identifies scholars whose work has been referenced most often in studies published by other researchers.
History professors on New Yorker’s best books of 2022 list
Kelly Lytle Hernández and David Myers were recognized for their respective books about the magonistas and a Hasidic village in New York.
Native American Heritage Month 2022: Read, watch, listen
UCLA staff members recommend works for education and entertainment to celebrate throughout November.
State lawmakers visit campus to show solidarity with Latino-focused research projects
California legislators have invested $15 million in the Latina Futures, 2050 Lab and $1.5 million in the Hollywood Diversity Report.
Cindy Yee-Bradbury receives Society for Psychophysiological Research’s highest honor
The Society for Psychophysiological Research fosters research at the intersection of the psychological and physiological aspects of human behavior.
Device developed by Dr. Abbas Ardehali could improve results for patients undergoing ECMO
The dual lumen cannula he invented helps increase oxygen delivery for people with lung failure.
Martha Bailey receives economics award
The professor was honored by an American Economic Association committee for advancing the status of women in the field.
Fielding School program receives $3 million from the CDC
The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program introduces a diverse group of undergraduates to the field.
UCLA Library connects sciences collections to UCLA Nursing students for real-world impact
Access to the latest resources is just part of the equation; liaisons also provide hands-on guidance on research strategies.
Nov. 7–10: UCLA International Education Week
UCLA will host a variety of events on global issues and opportunities students, as well as cultural activities.
Q&A: Shannon Speed and Angela Riley on building bridges between UCLA and Native communities
As Native American Heritage Month begins, Newsroom spoke to the two scholars about their new role as special advisors to the chancellor.
Miguel García-Garibay appointed senior dean of UCLA College
García-Garibay, who will continue to lead the physical sciences division, begins his two-year term Nov. 1, replacing David Schaberg.