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.
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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.
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.
UCLA’s Pilipino studies minor: Imagining community, understanding the world
The program offers a range of courses spanning history, language, literature and more.
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.
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.
Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center to honor Lakers’ Jeanie Buss
The UCLA event will also feature panel on health equity and social justice.
Chon Noriega’s visionary leadership brought Latino culture and art to the forefront
The director of UCLA’s Chicano Studies Research Center is stepping down at the end of June after nearly two decades.
Chandra Bhatnagar: Helping UCLA embody its ideals on equality
Q&A with UCLA’s inaugural assistant vice chancellor for civil rights, whose office helps ensure that everyone can learn, teach or work free from discrimination or harassment.
Asian American faculty book projects show wide-ranging cultural expertise
Professors share insights into K-pop, understanding China’s global influence through art, Filipino cinema and perceptions of ethnic identity.
In memoriam: Cruz Reynoso, 90, law professor who was legal trailblazer
The son of migrant workers became California’s first Latino Supreme Court justice.
Panel explores ways Asian Americans can break through ‘bamboo ceiling’
Discussion among UCLA faculty, leadership and alumni emphasized education, advocacy, allyship.
In memoriam: Jan Reiff, 71, historian who served UCLA in many roles and helped usher teaching into the digital age
During her decades on campus, Reiff, who died on May 4, served as a voice for good university governance and pedagogical innovation.
Chancellor’s Arts Initiative funds grant to support faculty’s arts-based research
Projects will be featured on the GO ARTS UCLA online platform, launched today.
Roger Wakimoto champions the arts and creative activities
Vice chancellor for research promotes interdisciplinary solutions and inclusive research enterprise.
UCLA College commencement to feature social justice campaigner and civic leader D'Artagnan Scorza
Civic leader, social justice advocate, decorated U.S. Navy veteran and UCLA alumnus D’Artagnan Scorza will deliver the keynote address.
What to read, watch or listen to during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
AAPI faculty and staff at UCLA recommend media that provide insights into history, culture, struggle and contributions.
Professor Janet O’Shea on managing conflict through competitive play
How martial arts can help people learn to cooperate and manage disagreements.
Faculty weigh in on U.S. State Department recognizing Arab American Heritage Month
UCLA experts say while it’s a positive step, real progress on countering stereotypes and building equity domestically and around the world will take much more work.
Q&A with Farzad Amoozegar, director of Iranian music program
His appointment represents the continued partnership between the school of music and the Farhang Foundation.
In memoriam: Tom Miller, 70, director of UCLA Speech and Debate
The senior continuing lecturer in the communication department died Jan. 21 in Los Angeles from complications related to COVID-19.
Medical school professor elected to National Academy of Sciences
Kenneth Lange has written four advanced textbooks and published more than 200 scientific papers in the areas of genetic epidemiology, population genetics and other subjects.
Q&A with Ann Karagozian on the U.S. recognition of the Armenian Genocide
The director of The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA provides her analysis of why this has been such an important issue for Armenians.
Poetry and Gratitude in a Time of Loss
For National Poetry Month in April, Professor Harryette Mullen shares an original poem.