culture

UCLA Asian American Studies Center’s launch of “Foundations and Futures” will help schools meet ethnic studies requirements.

A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voices, histories and research.

A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Jewish American voices, histories and research.

UCLA lecturer Kinda Al Rifae explores words that traveled from the Islamic Golden Age into modern English.

UCLA ethnomusicologist Cheryl Keyes talks about the importance of the Delta blues in the horror film, which has been nominated for 16 Oscars.

The joint initiative advances shared acquisitions and long-term stewardship for area artists.

The latest grants support creative research spanning migration histories, digital performance, environmental justice and community storytelling.

Dr. Ravi Dave has been appointed Jivrajka Family Foundation Chair to develop and oversee the UCLA Health South Asian Heart Program.

Emmy-nominated producer Shamell Bell has used dance to bridge performance, healing and political practice.

Bruins on the gridiron, the cultural stakes of the halftime show, sports betting and more.

Stephanie Balkwill of UCLA’s Center for Buddhist Studies details how the Walk for Peace embodies Buddhist teachings.

Maltese is spoken by only about 530,000 people worldwide, but it sparked a friendship between 2 UCLA grad students.

Dozens of screenings of restorations, premieres, and film and TV treasures are free to the public from Jan. 16–March 22.

More than 200 UCLA programs open the door for new places, friends, languages and experiences.

In “Air Jordan,” UCLA professor Adam Bradley explores the NBA legend’s life, legacy and enduring impact.

The gift will support the establishment of the Bhagawan Abhinandan Endowed Chair for Jain Studies and Religions of South Asia.

Learn about the Library’s ongoing work to describe and catalog rare Islamicate materials.

Sydney Richardson and Jorge Parra Jr. turn personal histories into powerful, creative statements.

Read about how Wilson’s path — and those of his bandmates and friends — intersected with UCLA over the years.

The repatriated items include ceremonial glass spearheads and a kangaroo tooth headband worn by a revered elder.

A new study sheds light on what the increasing use of distortion tells us about human evolution and the formation of new social groups.

The exhibition, which runs from May 4 through Jan. 11, 2026, invites visitors to reflect on how urban spaces can be reimagined through collective action.

Distinguished professor Raymond Knapp explains how music revives the past, using “Sondheim at 90” as an example.

Francesca Caccini’s “La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’Isola di Alcina,” which premiered in Florence, Italy, will come to life in Los Angeles.

Women see some gains on screen but are still held back behind the camera, according to new Hollywood Diversity Report.