Alexandra Minna Stern joins deans from UC Berkeley, Riverside to trumpet humanities research
The scholars spoke as part of the University of California Systemwide Academic Congress.
Sean Brenner
How a Channel Islands excursion brought environmental humanities vividly to life
Doctoral fellow Anatoli Ulyanov reflects on lessons learned during an excursion led by Professor Vetri Nathan.
1625 opera – first ever by a woman – to be performed March 23 at UCLA Clark Library
The performance, featuring students from the UCLA Early Music Ensemble and members of L.A. Camerata, coincides with Women’s History Month and Early Music Month.
A community-engaged English composition course is building more confident writers
Students spend 20 hours at local nonprofits; their observations turn into papers for the class
In memoriam: Albert R. Braunmuller, 79, leading authority on Renaissance English drama
“Al was an absolutely brilliant teacher at every level,” said his longtime colleague Robert Watson.
Kristopher Kersey’s first book honored by Medieval Academy of America
The art history professor was recognized for “Facing Images: Medieval Japanese Art and the Problem of Modernity.”
Alumna and author La’Tonya Rease Miles shares her ‘first-gen origin story’
A fan of the comic book hero the Flash and a Ph.D. in American literature, she is now a champion for first-generation students.
The past is present
Humanities scholars are preserving endangered pieces of cultural heritage, allowing us to better understand our world.
Hundreds celebrate UCLA language offerings at World Languages Day
Even a steady rain couldn’t dampen students’ excitement for the return of the annual event.
Mona Lisa beyond borders: Of hordes, theft and nationalism (and Leonardo in Westwood)
Art historian George Baker considers the painting’s turbulent recent history and UCLA’s hidden connections to the artist.