University of California to require all employees and students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 July 15, 2021 The policy contains limited exemptions for medical reasons and to accommodate disabilities or religious beliefs.
In memoriam: Allegra Fuller Snyder, 93, former chair of UCLA’s dance department July 13, 2021 Snyder’s research areas included performance dance, dance ethnology, dance therapy and film as a method of preserving and documenting dance.
Dental school receives $3 million grant for research training program July 12, 2021 The five-year grant will go toward the training and career development of dentist-scientists and oral health researchers.
Issam Najm awarded for contributions to water science July 12, 2021 He is the founder and president of Water Quality & Treatment Solutions, a consulting firm that heavily involves research in its core work.
Steven Wallace recognized posthumously by National Council on Aging July 12, 2021 The late professor was awarded for his work to ensure that every person has the resources to age well.
Lionel Popkin appointed associate dean of academic affairs July 12, 2021 The choreographer has served on the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance faculty since 2006.
Sharon Gerstel named commander of Order of the Phoenix July 12, 2021 She was recognized for her contributions to the promotion of Hellenic culture.
Information on monthly parking permits July 7, 2021 UCLA employees need to purchase a permit by July 30, but they can select a future start date up to Jan. 3, 2022.
July 23: Telehealth 3.0 panel July 7, 2021 The Healthcare Alumni of Anderson will hold a conversation about the future of telehealth.
Professor Amit Sahai named 2021 Simons Investigator July 6, 2021 The Symantec Term Professor of Computer Science was awarded for his research on secure program obfuscation.
Two UCLA doctors receive lifetime achievement awards July 6, 2021 Dr. Gabriel Danovitch and Dr. Robert Ettenger were honored by the American Society of Transplantation.
Scientist honored for work in hematology research July 6, 2021 Elizabeta Nemeth has been awarded the 2021 William Dameshek Prize by the American Society of Hematology.
Asad Madni elected as fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering July 6, 2021 The distinguished adjunct professor and scientist of electrical and computer engineering was one of only two international fellows selected this year.
In memoriam: Terry Donahue, 77, former UCLA football coach July 4, 2021 Donahue was the winningest coach in Pacific-12 conference and UCLA football history.
Guide about flexible work available for managers July 1, 2021 This guide is the result of the ongoing efforts of the Reinventing the UCLA Workplace of the Future Work Group.
Center for Southeast Asian Studies receives grant from Luce Foundation July 1, 2021 The five-year grant will support interdisciplinary research and student training programs.
Catherine Opie to chair UCLA’s art department June 29, 2021 The appointment comes after nearly four years of service by artist and professor Andrea Fraser.
Terence Keel named fellow of science and religion society June 29, 2021 The associate professor of African American studies has written widely about American biomedical science, religion, law and modern thought.
Dr. Marco Giovannini honored for neurofibromatosis research June 29, 2021 The professor-in-residence in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has received the 2021 Friedrich von Recklinghausen Award.
June 28: Book talk with Ban Ki-moon June 25, 2021 The United Nations’ eighth secretary-general will discuss “Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World.”
UCLA names Susan Ettner dean of Graduate Division June 25, 2021 A faculty member since 1999, she holds appointments in general internal medicine, health services research and health policy and management.
UCLA Library Special Collections reservations end July 1 June 24, 2021 The Ahmanson-Murphy Reading Room will temporarily close to accommodate critical infrastructure work.
July 7: Data-Informed Governance conference June 24, 2021 The event will bring together peers across public, private and civic sectors to share data-centric solutions for the most critical governing challenges.
Patricia Greenfield honored for child development research June 24, 2021 The psychology professor received the Distinguished Contributions to the Interdisciplinary Understanding of Child Development Award.
UCLA International Institute welcomes new directors June 23, 2021 Stephen Acabado, Rubén Hernández-León and Gaspar Rivera-Salgado are the new leaders of the institute’s centers.