Dr. Catherine Juillard receives ACS/Pfizer Academic Global Surgeon Award November 25, 2024 Her research focuses on health disparities, such as improving access to surgical care in low- and middle-income countries.
Nearly 40 UCLA faculty named among the world’s most influential researchers November 25, 2024 The researchers have published studies that are cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
Lena Pernas awarded Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering November 25, 2024 The professor is among 20 early career scientists who will each receive $875,000 over five years to pursue their research interests.
Michelle Liu Carriger honored with Barnard Hewitt Award for research in theater history November 25, 2024 ‘Theatricality of the Closet’ examines fashion’s capacity for generating controversy and constructing identities.
Through Jan. 5, 2025: ‘Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice’ November 25, 2024 Part of Getty’s “PST ART: Art and Science Collide” initiative, the exhibition features works from more than 20 artists.
Computer scientist Jason Cong honored with 2024 Phil Kaufman Award November 22, 2024 The professor is being recognized for his contributions to Field-programmable gate array design automation technology.
Chris Regan elected an American Physical Society Fellow November 21, 2024 The professor is a condensed matter physicist who studies the overlap between thermodynamics and quantum mechanics,
UCLA’s Jason De León wins National Book Award for Nonfiction November 21, 2024 The professor and alumnus is the second Bruin to win the award in two years.
Baharan Mirzasoleiman receives funding to train AI for cosmic data analysis November 20, 2024 The assistant professor of computer science received $550,000 from the National Science Foundation and the Simons Foundation.
Prineha Narang receives nearly $2 million from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation November 20, 2024 The professor was awarded the grant for a four-year project to create new probes using entanglement and quantum photonic states.
Sixiang Wang honored for book reframing 3 centuries of Korea-China relations November 19, 2024 The professor was recognized by UC Berkeley with the 2024 Hong Yung Lee Book Award.
Nov. 18–22 UCLA International Education Week November 18, 2024 UCLA will host a variety of events on international opportunities students, as well as cultural and musical activities.
Safiya Noble honored for her work at the ‘intersection of technology and equality’ November 13, 2024 The internet studies scholar holds the David O. Sears Presidential Chair in Social Sciences.
Time names UCLA’s Gaurav Sant among 2024’s top influential climate leaders November 12, 2024 The ocean-based carbon removal technology he helped develop could provide an affordable way to mitigate climate change.
In the media: UCLA faculty help unpack 2024 elections November 12, 2024 During Election Day and in the days following, media have cited UCLA research and turned to UCLA faculty for expert insight on a range of election-related topics.
Leaders of UC, CSU and California Community Colleges share statement on the election November 6, 2024 Interim Chancellor Darnell Hunt also shared resources available on the UCLA campus for the well-being of students, faculty and staff.
Cheryl Keyes recognized with Global Music Award for ‘Sundiata Keita Overture’ November 6, 2024 The composition was performed at the “Prelude to Juneteenth Day Celebration” event held earlier this year at Royce Hall.
Inscripción abierta para empleados de UCLA, los beneficios para jubilados comienzan el 31 de octubre October 31, 2024 Haga cambios e inscríbase hasta las 5 p.m. el 22 de noviembre.
Open enrollment for UCLA employee, retiree benefits begin Oct. 31 October 29, 2024 Make changes and enroll until 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.
In memoriam: A.R. Frank Wazzan, 88, renowned nuclear thermal-hydraulics engineer and former dean of UCLA Samueli October 29, 2024 He taught courses including thermodynamics, propulsion and material properties, and served as the school’s dean for 15 years.
Staff news: UCLA receives 12 regional honors for campus communications October 28, 2024 The CASE awards recognized work by Strategic Communications, UCLA Magazine, UCLA Alumni, the College and the medical school.
Kimberlé Crenshaw awarded W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard University October 25, 2024 The award honors those who have made significant contributions to African American history, studies and culture.
Jack Bobo, Amy Rowat named directors of UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies October 25, 2024 Bobo will be inaugural executive director and Rowat will be inaugural faculty director of the institute, which launched in 2022.
Aditya Grover receives NSF award for scientific applications of generative AI October 24, 2024 Funding will support the computer scientist’s work applying machine learning to climate science and sustainable energy.
In memoriam: Paul D. Sheats, 92, whose love for the outdoors intertwined with Wordsworth scholarship October 24, 2024 He joined UCLA in 1966 as an assistant professor of English and in 1978, he became a full professor and English department chair.