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.”
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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.
In memoriam: Diego Loukota, 38, specialist in Indian and Central Asian Buddhism, ‘once-in-a-generation’ intellect
His colleague Seiji Lippit remembered Loukota for his “pioneering work, drawing connections … that had not been seen before.”
March 30 symposium to explore what we don’t talk about when we talk about hate
The event, organized by professors Sarah Kareem and David Russell, will reframe the conversation about hate using lessons from literature and art.
In memoriam: Richard Lehan, 93, authority on American naturalism, former English department chair
A leading authority on American realism and naturalism, he wrote at least 10 books, including two that are recognized as among the most important works on those topics.
Humanities Division to expand teaching, research, outreach to downtown L.A.
Under the banner “Humanities DTLA: From Word to Action,” the division will use the space to build and strengthen initiatives in urban and public humanities and other interdisciplinary fields.
Four hands, two hearts, one mission
About 10 years ago, Mariam Janvelyan couldn’t get into UCLA’s already full American Sign Language course, despite a plea to Benjamin Lewis. Luckily, she made it into the class a year later.