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Even among other leading lights in his field, Loukota’s extraordinary talent for learning, understanding and analyzing languages stood out.

Funds will support new work, performances and research advancing contemporary music.

The director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research was honored by the CDC Foundation and the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation.

The professor emeritus, who was a member of UCLA’s faculty for more than half a century, authored at least 10 books.

The UCLA professor, who co-authored the book, discusses the issue of dying with no one to care for the remains.

The proud alumna is leading one of the efforts to advance goal 5 of the UCLA Strategic Plan: Become a more effective institution.

In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.

With a wide-ranging group of new projects and initiatives, the university is planting seeds of transformation in the heart of the city.

On March 7, Dana Cuff will discuss architecture’s ability to design more equitable futures at UCLA’s Faculty Research Lecture.

Speakers from across campus gathered at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA for an all-day symposium.

The distinguished professor emeritus of biological chemistry made breakthroughs in epigenetics research.

Agostini, a seasoned finance leader with extensive experience across higher education and government, will begin his new role May 6.

The UCLA professor and vice provost recently joined the National Academy of International Education, an honorary society and think tank.

Read a curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Black voices, histories and research.

In a new book, the law professor and voting rights expert argues for a constitutional amendment affirming the right to vote.

UCLA gambling disorders expert Dr. Timothy Fong says every state has seen increased demand for gambling-related treatment services since 2018.

Academy membership recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice or education.

The couple’s gift will strengthen ethnic studies at UCLA and advance research in support of social justice.

La donación de la pareja fortalecerá los estudios étnicos en la UCLA e impulsará la investigación en apoyo de la justicia social.

Discover how footballer–turned–astrophysicist Dakotah Tyler helped unveil the secrets of a distant exoplanet, which campus historical gems are hiding in plain sight and more.

The former head of UCLA Library Special Collections returns to campus following her tenure as dean of libraries at University of Houston.

Kunzle’s academic scholarship covered a variety of subjects, from cartoons, political art and Latin America to fashion history.

Popkin, a professor of choreography and the school’s associate dean for academic affairs, will begin his term Feb. 1.

Video: Chancellor Block, Gov. Newsom and UC President Drake announce the launch of the ambitious project at a Jan. 3 press conference.

McClure, a UCLA professor of political science, English and comparative literature, died Dec. 21, 2023.