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

With the acquisition, UCLA will create an engine of innovation, discovery and economic growth for Southern California and beyond.

It’s that time again — an opportunity to take stock of a year filled with awe-inspiring achievements and more than a few surprises, and to celebrate the accomplishments of our entire Bruin community.

The films, most made by UCLA students and three preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, are among 25 titles being honored this year.

Aditya Grover, Saadia Gabriel and Shohini Kundu join the likes of Kendall Jenner and Dylan Mulvaney on this year’s list.

Professors Eric Chiou, Paul S. Weiss and Xiangfeng Duan were honored for “creating innovations that are driving crucial advancements across a variety of disciplines.”

The event at Google headquarters in Venice Beach spotlights UCLA Anderson’s efforts to support campuswide entrepreneurship.

Professor and demographer Desi Small-Rodriguez sees the power in numbers in helping her community build a better future.

The faculty members have published research that is cited most often by other scholars in their fields.

The English professor was honored for his boldly experimental work, which incorporates vignettes, imagery and poetry to present a dialogue.

UCLA’s environmental science and engineering doctoral program celebrates its golden anniversary.

From Westwood to New York, the No.1–ranked public university for veterans saluted veteran and military-connected students, staff, faculty, alumni patients and families.

The award recognizes campus efforts to support healthy, affordable, environmentally friendly transportation.

From Nov. 6–9, units across campus will host events highlighting global issues and international opportunities for students.

The renowned psychologist was honored, in part, for her “groundbreaking research into mental health and the power of human connection.”

“By blending science and transformative awareness-raising, this collaboration is helping to save lives,” said life sciences dean Tracy Johnson.

From 1968 to 1997, Young led UCLA’s transformation into a world-class research university.

Shannon Speed, director of the UCLA American Indian Studies Center, was named UCLA’s inaugural Paula Gunn Allen Chair in Gender Studies.

UCLA’s new chair of Chicana/o and Central American studies sees universal lessons in highlighting the omissions and silences surrounding the history of the Americas.

This year’s Latinx Welcome for students celebrated the campus’s progress toward becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

The academy cited Moreno as “one of most influential young Latino academic leaders in family medicine and health care.”

Proceeds from the sale of real estate owned by the couple will benefit the life sciences division, the Anderson School of Management, UCLA Athletics and the Faculty Club.

Law professor and human rights expert E. Tendayi Achiume and acclaimed hydroclimatologist Park Williams are UCLA’s latest MacArthur Fellowship recipients.

The UCLA School of Law faculty member was recognized with the ‘genius grant’ for her impactful work on race, migration and international law.

An acclaimed hydroclimatologist, Williams was recognized for his research on climate change and its connection to drought and fires.