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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.
UC encourages COVID-19 vaccinations for university communities while reviewing policy requirements
Under the proposed policy, the university would require students, faculty, academic appointees and staff who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2.
Employee FAQs about UC’s proposed COVID-19 vaccination policy
The University of California shared this information so faculty and staff could better understand what is being proposed and how the policy would work.
For digital artists, NFTs are promising – and problematic
UCLA design media arts faculty and alumni share their thoughts on the crypto-art craze.
8 UCLA professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.
In memoriam: Shirley Arora, 90, professor emerita of Spanish and Portuguese
Arora, whose career at UCLA spanned nearly 40 years, died March 23 in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
In town hall, UCLA shares fall return plans with faculty and staff
Campus to embrace “flex work” as it plans to ramp up in-person teaching and learning in fall. A student town hall will be held April 26.
In memoriam: Martin Wachs, 79, transportation scholar
The prolific author and educational leader was an award-winning teacher and caring mentor to generations of urban planners.
In memoriam: John McNeil, 101, professor emeritus of education
The scholar of reading and international development spent six decades at UCLA.
Eight UCLA professors awarded 2021 Guggenheim Fellowships
UCLA had more faculty honored than any other university.
‘I Dare You.’ Celebrating Jazz With Terence Blanchard
As part of Jazz Appreciation Month in April, Herb Alpert School of Music’s Blanchard speaks about his work and the future of the artform.
In memoriam: Steven Wallace, 63, renowned expert in public health equity and beloved mentor
A professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, he also was associate director of the Center for Health Policy Research for 25 years.
Susan Leigh Foster to share how dance functions in our lives
The distinguished professor in the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance will deliver the 129th Faculty Research Lecture.
Survey shows UC retirees embrace volunteering, active retirement
Recent survey of nearly 5,000 provides a snapshot of mostly engaged individuals who have volunteered, taught, written and also kept working.
UCLA Library announces Spring 2021 public programs
From film screenings to data visualization classes to undergraduate research week, the library will be hosting a wide variety of virtual events.
New name, new outlook for UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge
Guests no longer have to be affiliated with UCLA or the University of California to stay there. The site is also being used for TV and film shoots, reunions and weddings.
In memoriam: Kuo-Nan Liou, 77, professor of atmospheric sciences
The founding director of the Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science and Engineering died March 20.
Music school dean co-authors book with bold plan to increase access to higher education
Dean Eileen Strempel and alumnus Stephen Handel share insights on how to best serve neo-traditional students.
Professor Desi Small-Rodriguez: ‘Always lift as you climb’
A proud Northern Cheyenne Indian and Chicana sociologist, she says building community with and encouraging others is fundamental to her scholarship.