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.
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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.”
English professor Justin Torres receives 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship
The author of the National Book Award-winning “Blackouts” is working on his third novel, which considers the role of triadic relations in structuring life.
Collection edited by Yogita Goyal broadens research on African American literature
The professor of English and of African American studies said the book highlights the shift taking place within Black studies and the need for further research.
Poetry in motion: A forthcoming anthology showcases the genius of UCLA’s Harryette Mullen
Her new anthology, “Regaining Unconsciousness,” to be published in 2025, will surely be one of poetry’s most talked-about books of the year
Report lays out a path for theaters’ sustainability in post-pandemic world
A report by UCLA professor Barbara Fuchs and doctoral candidate Rhonda Sharrah contains a range of critical recommendations.