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UCLA professor named one of 2019’s 100 most influential Africans
Alain Mabanckou, literature professor was chosen by “New African” as one of its of 2019’s 100 most influential Africans.
Director of Chicano Studies Research Center honored
Chon Noriega has won the 2019 Distinguished Editor award from the Council of Editors of Learned Journals.
In memoriam: John Baldessari, 88, beloved professor, who reshaped Conceptual art
Baldessari, an artist with a famously dry wit whose influence is seen all over the Los Angeles art world, died Jan. 2 at his home in Venice.
Student launches mobile health clinic to increase access to care
UCLA junior Ahmad Elhaija used a Strauss Foundation scholarship to help provide access to affordable, quality medical care in low-income and refugee communities.
Smooth moves
UCLA student Devin Mallory is attracting attention for breaking barriers and starting new traditions by becoming the first male member of the spirit squad’s dance team.
Ronald Brookmeyer named dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
Brookmeyer is an expert on how statistical tools can help address global public health challenges.
In memoriam: Neil Peter Jampolis, UCLA professor and award-winning lighting, scenic and costume designer
Jampolis, professor emeritus in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, died Sunday, Dec. 15 in Los Angeles from leukemia. He was 76.
Jan. 10: Gallery talk about Rina Banerjee’s show at the Fowler Museum
Marla Berns, Shirley & Ralph Shapiro Director of the Fowler, will lead the talk on Banerjee’s “Make Me a Summary of the World” from noon to 1 p.m.
CAP UCLA program helps artists stretch their creativity
The Artist Residency Program has provided dozens of Los Angeles and national artists time and space for the development of new work.
A greener, simpler way to create syngas
The key is a new catalyst: copper with a few atoms of the precious metal ruthenium.
UCLA In the News January 6, 2020
Highlights from USA Today, Smithsonian Magazine, Associated Press and others.
Climate scientist delivers Turco lecture to American Geophysical Union
Alex Hall, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the UCLA College, has been awarded the 2019 Turco Lectureship.
Computer science professor recognized for best paper
UCLA’s Ravi Netravali was awarded best paper by the Association for Computing Machinery at the association’s 2019 symposium on cloud computing.
Pair of professors elected fellows of Association of Computing Machinery
The UCLA Samueli School of Engineering’s Songwu Lu and Carlo Zaniolo have been elected as fellows of the world’s largest educational and scientific society for computing.
UCLA Arts winter 2020 public events calendar
Featured among the 200-plus events: Paul McCarthy, Ibram X. Kendi, Jane Fonda and Marike Splint.
UCLA In the News January 3, 2020
Highlights from Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and others.
The Problem Solvers
From Westwood to the Texas-Mexico border and Haiti, UCLA people are tackling global inequities, one heartfelt step at a time.
Up in Fumes
The latest nicotine delivery system seemed like the answer to a smoker’s prayer. Then UCLA scientists started asking questions about vaping.