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The Distinguished Professor of History was named a fellow in recognition of his outstanding contributions to research in the humanities.

Patricia Turner, dean and vice provost of undergraduate education, has been appointed senior dean of the UCLA College. She began serving a two-year term on July 1.

A Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Gelbart was honored with a special issue of the Journal of Physical Chemistry B, recognizing his far-reaching interests and contributions.

A professor of history, Terrall will also lead UCLA's Center for 17th and 18th Century Studies.

'Skills of the Unskilled: Work and Mobility among Mexican Migrants,' follows migrant workers and uncovers success upon returning to Mexico with marketable skills.

'Manufacturing and Service Operations Management' is one of just nine publications selected from 150 journals nominated this year.

Led by Steven Clarke, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the program prepares the next generation of doctoral students for successful careers in the biosciences.

This professor of art history and Chicana/o studies received the 2016 Gold Shield Faculty Prize, given by the Gold Shield Alumnae of UCLA to a mid-career faculty member with outstanding accomplishments.

"The Center Cannot Hold" tells the life story of Elyn Saks, professor of psychiatry and law, whose schizophrenic episodes began when she was in high school and worsened when she was a student at Yale Law School.

Burton is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science,.

The UCLA Academic Personnel Office awards fund teaching projects that support the professional growth and pedagogical initiatives of lecturers.

The League of American Bicyclists ranks UCLA as a Silver Bicycle-Friendly University. A holder of that distinction since 2011, UCLA is one of just 10 schools to move up in standing over the last year.

The initiative, launched in 2013, is dedicated to studying contemporary issues in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Shanghai and Mexico City.

A member of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Demanes will receive the Ulrich Henschke Award in recognition of his dedication and commitment to the field of brachytherapy for more than three decades.

Lynn’s firm is among 12 of the best contemporary architecture and design teams chosen from across the country to take on the challenge.

The first woman to be selected as chair of the department, Clarke has also served as vice chair for undergraduate education.

A professor of chemistry and biochemistry as well as materials science and engineering, Weiss will explore the development of wearable external and internal sensor arrays for personalized health monitoring.

A UCLA Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, Merchant conducts research that is providing insights into the complex machinery of the cell.

A neuroscientist at the Semel Institute, Cohen will pursue a project that melds art, science, engineering and medicine.

Part of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s campus complex, the center provides faculty and students access to the latest advances in music technology, research and pedagogy.

A world-class scientist and educator, Kruglyak is a professor of human genetics and biological chemistry.

Gerstel was honored for 'Rural Lives and Landscapes in Late Byzantium,' the product of more than 20 years of fieldwork in Greece.

The award recognizes Garg, professor and vice chair for education in the UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, for his outstanding achievements in catalysis science.

Assistant deans Patie Johnson and Rosemary Chavoya and professor Willeke Wendrich will be honored for their outstanding contributions to UCLA.

Faculty, graduating students and guests at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's commencement ceremony warmed up with a workout at Royce Hall.