Neuroscientist Adriana Galván named 2021 Gold Shield Faculty Prize winner
Galván was selected based on her record of research, and contributions to teaching, mentoring and promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion
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Campus ramp-up planning guide
The UCLA COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force has created a resource to answer questions about the phased return to campus.
UCLA’s Luskin Conference Center and Lake Arrowhead Lodge recognized by Tripadvisor
The awards are given to the top 10% of hotels in the world, as determined by guest reviews.
Q&A: Head of UCLA Career Services on finding your ‘career and life vision’
Hassan Akmal says the best way to predict the future is to create it.
In memoriam: Leland Burns, 87, professor emeritus of urban planning
Scholar of housing economics and policy, both domestic and international, often focused on low-income housing.
Veronica Terriquez named director of UCLA’s Chicano Studies Research Center
Alumna will hold appointments in urban planning and the department of Chicana and Chicano and Central American Studies.
Lauren Lee McCarthy awarded Teach Access grant
UCLA Arts professor to develop course about design, disability and the web with Claire Kearney-Volpe.
John Miao recognized by Materials Research Society
UCLA professor of physics and astronomy received Innovation in Materials Characterization Award.
Uri McMillan named fellow at Harvard Radcliffe Institute
The fellowship will involve a year of discovery and interdisciplinary exchange in Cambridge.
Neuroscientist Adriana Galván named 2021 Gold Shield Faculty Prize winner
Galván was selected based on her record of research and her contributions to teaching, mentoring and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
June 9: Translating COVID-19 session
Speakers will include UCLA’s Karen Umemoto, May Wang and Daniel Kim.
Ninez Ponce named to commission to transform public health data systems
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s new group will identify ways in which information is collected, shared and used.
Vickie Mays recognized by American Psychological Association
Psychology professor is honored for her contributions to psychological science and public policy.
June 1: 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre discussion
Hammer Museum and African American studies department will host the online conversation.
Asian American campus leaders reflect on leadership during the pandemic
The past year was an opportunity to become even stronger advocates for social justice and equity.
Inna Faliks: Music, history and identity
The renowned concert pianist and UCLA professor reflects on how music helped her connect more deeply with her Jewish heritage.
Alden Young awarded Berggruen Institute Fellowship
UCLA historian will be part of the institute’s globalization and geopolitics program.
Thomas Mason named Society of Rheology fellow
Professor was selected for his work in complex fluids, including the development of thermal-entropic passive microrheology.
Two professors receive Amazon Research Awards
Suhas Diggavi and Yizhou Sun will receive $80,000 grants to help fund their research proposals.
UCLA Division of Physical Sciences’ Centennial Awards honor faculty, alumni
Chancellor Block and actor Kal Penn will welcome attendees to the May 26 event.
In memoriam: William Hinds, 82, scholar of airborne contaminants
Professor emeritus was founding chair of UCLA’s environmental health sciences department.
May 27: We Shine Together concert
UCLA Health presents a free virtual concert with John Legend, Black Pumas and Joy Oladokun.
May 26: Panel discussion on health equity and social justice
The panelists include Metta Sandiford-Artest, NBA world champion, and Dr. Michael Rodriguez, professor in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
May 27: BruinTech Connect conference
Chandra Bhatnagar, UCLA’s assistant vice chancellor for civil rights, will speak at the event.