In memoriam

Meng, who was director of research at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and focused on the causes of and solutions to inequities in health from a holistic perspective, died April 11.

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

“Jorge ... brought joy and light into the lives of everyone he encountered, regardless of how challenging their situations might be.”

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

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

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

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

Easton, whose decades of service, leadership and philanthropic support left a lasting impact on UCLA, died Dec. 4.

Goldstone, who also received his bachelor’s and law degrees from UCLA, died this summer.

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

The professor emeritus was known for his key contribution to windsurfing as well as his predictive theory of happiness.

Lohmann, a UCLA alumna, lecturer and clinical faculty member, helped prepare thousands of nursing students for careers in the profession.

He was the considered the leading authority on the Indo-Asian collision, the geological event that formed the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.

A faculty member for more than 50 years, he was a renowned expert on the Armenian Genocide.

Feuer led the publication from 2005 to 2019 after working for such outlets as MediaPost and Adweek.

For over 20 years, the institute that bears his name has been at the forefront of research on issues involving LGBTQ people.

Gray, whose personal experiences spurred her advocacy on behalf of people who unintentionally caused the death of others, died April 1.

The three-time Olympian established the Bruins’ program as a consistent national competitor.

The 12-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer joined the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music faculty in 2012.

Cherrick, who served as dean from 1988 to 1995, died on Jan. 24, in Davie, Florida.

The adjunct professor’s recent work on Broadway was seen in “Anastasia” and “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”

His research helped explain the evolution of dogs and showed that freeways are a barrier to bobcat and coyote migration.

Hunter, who taught at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, showed students how to write a full-length screenplay in 10 weeks.

Morris earned his bachelor’s degree at UCLA and went on to become a campus leader for seven decades.

The coach of the first U.S. women’s Olympic team, she was widely recognized as a champion for women in sports.