Classics professor Adriana Vazquez awarded Rome Prize June 14, 2021 She was recognized for her project “Window Reception: Brazilian Neoclassical Poetry and Lusophone Classics Across the Atlantic.”
Dr. Onyebuchi Arah elected president of epidemiologic research society June 14, 2021 The society is the oldest and largest general epidemiology society in North America.
Lara Ray named president-elect of research society on alcoholism June 14, 2021 Psychology professor studies the etiology and treatment of substance use disorders, particularly alcohol use disorder.
Campus ramp-up planning guide June 10, 2021 The UCLA COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force has created a resource to answer questions about the phased return to campus.
June 11: Sanctuary Spaces seminar June 9, 2021 The conversation will feature UCLA’s Aisha Finch and Kyle Mays.
UCLA’s Luskin Conference Center and Lake Arrowhead Lodge recognized by Tripadvisor June 9, 2021 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’ June 9, 2021 Hassan Akmal says the best way to predict the future is to create it.
In memoriam: Leland Burns, 87, professor emeritus of urban planning June 8, 2021 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 June 8, 2021 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 June 7, 2021 UCLA Arts professor to develop course about design, disability and the web with Claire Kearney-Volpe.
John Miao recognized by Materials Research Society June 7, 2021 UCLA professor of physics and astronomy received Innovation in Materials Characterization Award.
Uri McMillan named fellow at Harvard Radcliffe Institute June 7, 2021 The fellowship will involve a year of discovery and interdisciplinary exchange in Cambridge.
Neuroscientist Adriana Galván named 2021 Gold Shield Faculty Prize winner June 3, 2021 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 June 2, 2021 Speakers will include UCLA’s Karen Umemoto, May Wang and Daniel Kim.
Ninez Ponce named to commission to transform public health data systems June 1, 2021 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 June 1, 2021 Psychology professor is honored for her contributions to psychological science and public policy.
John Wooden Center reopens June 21 May 28, 2021 A Return to Rec membership and a reservation will be required.
June 1: 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre discussion May 28, 2021 Hammer Museum and African American studies department will host the online conversation.
Asian American campus leaders reflect on leadership during the pandemic May 27, 2021 The past year was an opportunity to become even stronger advocates for social justice and equity.
Inna Faliks: Music, history and identity May 27, 2021 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 May 26, 2021 UCLA historian will be part of the institute’s globalization and geopolitics program.
Thomas Mason named Society of Rheology fellow May 26, 2021 Professor was selected for his work in complex fluids, including the development of thermal-entropic passive microrheology.
Two professors receive Amazon Research Awards May 26, 2021 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 May 26, 2021 Chancellor Block and actor Kal Penn will welcome attendees to the May 26 event.
In memoriam: William Hinds, 82, scholar of airborne contaminants May 24, 2021 Professor emeritus was founding chair of UCLA’s environmental health sciences department.