New census categories raise philosophical questions about race and ethnicity
In a Faculty First Person column, Professor Kareem Khalifa considers a recent government decision that prompts questions about the nature of social reality.
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Marissa López receives Chancellor’s Arts Initiative grant, curates exhibition on L.A.’s past
The professor of English and of Chicana/o and Central American studies is co-leading an effort to create a new “living archive” of Latinx sounds for Los Angeles.
Teo Ruiz among 4 winners of Dickson Emeritus Professorship Award for 2023–24
Ruiz, one of the foremost medieval historians, was honored for his exceptional scholarly activity since his retirement in 2019.
Not just word-for-word: Igor Pilshchikov on the nuances and challenges of translation
The chair of Slavic, East European & Eurasian Languages & Cultures explains why translation is as much art as it is science.
Professor David Kim receives 2024 Gold Shield Faculty Prize
He was honored in part for his ability to merge cultures, languages and religions. The award recognizes mid-career faculty for exceptional contributions to teaching.
Raphaëlle Burns and Javier Patiño Loira earn fellowships to conduct research at I Tatti
The professors will pursue projects at the Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, Italy.
UCLA storytellers use Grand Theft Auto as basis for series of original films imagining L.A. in 2050
“Grand Theft Eco,” a series of three short films, was created by a team led by professors Ursula Heise and Danny Snelson.
Film commissioned by Michael Emmerich earns spot at Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes
An animated short conceived by the UCLA professor will be screened at the prestigious festival.
Brian Copenhaver, professor of philosophy and history, receives UC award for emeriti faculty
The prize recognizes outstanding scholarly work or educational service by emeriti faculty in the humanities and social sciences.
Philosophy professor Paul Taylor elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
In his acceptance letter, Taylor quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson: “But do your work and I shall know you.”