Under sea and on land, archaeologist Justin Dunnavant is creating a more just future
The globetrotting UCLA professor explores shipwrecks to study the relationship between ecology and enslavement in the former Danish West Indies.
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Anne Rimoin named to new Gordon–Levin Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health
Rimoin is an internationally recognized expert on emerging infections, global health, disease surveillance systems and vaccinations.
Rebeca Méndez multimedia work opens at Laguna Art Museum
The UCLA design media arts professor’s “Any-Instant-Whatever” is on display through April 25.
‘You belong’: How first-gen students have succeeded in STEM
UCLA faculty and doctoral students reflect on challenges and offer advice to undergraduates.
Dr. Christopher Seet scores with grant from V Foundation
The funds will support research into improving cell therapies for cancer.
In memoriam: William Tom Wheatley, 89, actor and professor of acting, directing
Wheatley, who taught from 1973 to 1992, was a member of the original Broadway cast of “All the Way Home,” which won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize.
UCLA storytelling lab wins awards for environmental journalism
The Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies was recognized by the Los Angeles Press Club for two different programs it co-produced.
Dr. Moira Szilagyi receives lifetime achievement award from Academy of Pediatrics
The award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions over the course of their career to supporting vulnerable children.
Dr. Zhaoping Li named honorary medical chair for L.A. Cancer Challenge 5K
The chief of the UCLA clinical nutrition division was recognized by the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Nov. 1: Discussion of the 30th anniversary of the Madrid Peace Conference
Multilateralism and Arab-Israeli peacemaking will be the topics of the online panel discussion featuring UCLA experts.
Michelle Krusiec named Regents’ Lecturer at School of Theater, Film and Television
The actor, writer, director and activist will participate in a public livestream on Nov. 12.
Pritzker Hall renovation wins LABC architecture award
Recent building upgrades included seismic safety improvements, an expanded lobby and new collaboration and research space.
UCLA Chicano studies center invites community to reflect on COVID’s impact for Día de los Muertos
The center's Nov. 1 virtual event, which is free and open to the public, will feature spoken word, musical performances and memorials to those lost.
Ninez Ponce featured at White House event for Filipino American History Month
The director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research addressed the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on Filipino Americans.
Miguel García-Garibay selected to join Mexican Academy of Sciences
The dean of physical sciences at UCLA is renowned for his work in organic photochemistry, solid-state organic chemistry and physical organic chemistry.
Professor’s opera about veterans and mental health to screen at film festival
Kenneth Wells’ libretto for “Veteran Journeys” explores the trauma of war, family conflicts, homelessness recovery and hope.
Karen McKinnon receives Packard fellowship
The UCLA climate statistician aims to inform officials' ability to respond to the effects of climate change.
Oct. 26–27: Learn about UCLA’s new online learning platform
Faculty and instructors are invited to workshops to learn how to use Bruin Learn.
Terence Keel honored for book about how religion influences science
“Divine Variations” received the Iris Book Award, an annual prize given to an outstanding work at the intersection of science, religion and technology.
Another win for professors’ documentary about plight of undocumented migrants
“Águilas” was co-directed by UCLA professors Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and Maite Zubiaurre.
Adriana Lleras-Muney receives grant to study health impacts of pollution
The professor of economics has received an R21 grant, from the National Institutes of Health.
UCLA Endocrine Center recognized for research excellence on rare tumors
The Pheo Para Alliance has designated UCLA a center of excellence for its work in research and care of patients with two rare, slow-growing tumors.
Oct. 25: Free public lecture by Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Andrea Ghez
This lay-friendly talk with focus on the latest developments into supermassive black holes, like the one at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
In memoriam: Dr. Lissy Jarvik, 97, pioneer in the field of psychogeriatics
The UCLA geriatric psychiatrist escaped the Nazis as a child and became a leading Alzheimer’s researcher. She died in her sleep on Oct. 1.