faculty news

Recently, Lane Ryo Hirabayashi, a socio-cultural anthropologist in the UCLA Department of Asian American Studies, answered a few random questions for the Zócalo Public Square website before appearing on a Zócalo/UCLA panel at the Japanese American Museum.

UCLA School of Law students honed their research, analytic and drafting skills when they worked on an amicus curiae brief on a case that will be argued Thursday before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

Anke Audenaert, an assistant adjunct professor of marketing at UCLA’s Anderson School, never planned on working in the tech industry. But after spending more than 15 years working at various tech companies, she has charted a path to success in that field.

UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers discuss the parallels — and the sometimes unexpected intersections between the two pursuits.

Late-night canvassing to assess a meningitis outbreak exemplifies the dedication to the LGBT community that has earned Ian Holloway national recognition for his groundbreaking research.

The UCLA Sustainable LA Grand Challenge awarded its second round competitive research grants this month, providing $1 million to eight new projects focusing on renewable energy, transportation and urban ecosystems.

Dr. Edward Garon, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center member and associate professor of hematology and oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, has received a new grant from the National Institutes of Health.

'Everything the senate does, every decision we make, has the goal of achieving excellence at UCLA,' says Susan Cochran, chair of the UCLA Academic Senate.

UCLA alumnae Funmilola Fagbamila and Lisa Hasegawa are both veteran community organizers who will work with students and faculty.

UCLA Health faculty’s resolutions are as diverse as the experts themselves.

Jazz, classical, world music, and composition faculty and staff at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music are among the artists who contributed to projects recognized by the Recording Academy with 2017 Grammy nominations.

Brett Steele, the director of London's Architectural Association School of Architecture, one of the world’s oldest and most influential schools of architecture, has been appointed dean of the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture.

Tools and resources to help plan and manage international research, travel and other activities abroad are just some of the information that’s easily accessible on the systemwide UC Global Operations website launched this month.

Every weekday, Melanie Barboni welcomes clouds of hummingbirds to her office window with nectar she mixes from large bags of sugar and water. She recognizes 50 of the birds by names she has given them.

'An Imaginative Offer' presents the unique voices of UCLA artists, architects, scholars and Los Angeles arts community leaders.

A new component of the successful Optimists brand campaign, the conversations will focus on newsworthy and culturally significant topics, including sports concussions, gratitude and mentorship.

Noted cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto has been named the 2016-17 Kodak Cinematographer-in-Residence at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

Robert Montoya, UCLA doctoral candidate and staff member, is exploring the scientific community's evolving approach to sharing information online.

Dr. Kevin Shannon founded the summer camp for kids with heart disease.

Running 13.1 miles may seem like a daunting task to many people. But for heart transplant recipient Tony Flores, it was pure joy to finish the Revel Canyon City Half Marathon in Azusa on Nov. 12.

Visitors to the new UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center will be assisted by a robot concierge built by UCLA engineering students.

The associate dean at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs brings administrative and planning expertise and vast experience as an academic leader to her new position.

The award, established in 1974, honors outstanding biomedical research related to health and disease that has contributed to the substance of medicine.

Benjamin Williams, associate professor of electrical engineering, studies terahertz electromagnetic waves, which can 'see through' fog, wood, masonry and more.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded $415,000 to the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA to support a six-week summer program for incoming college sophomores, juniors and community college students who are interested in health professions.