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Danny Snelson, standing, center right, with four students seated in classroom
Books, Faculty First Person, Faculty/Department, News

Of little databases and the poetics of the web revival

An essay by English professor Danny Snelson, whose new book will be published this month.

Evelyn Giron
News, Students

Her work is challenging literary norms, centering Central American voices

A single question — “Where is all the Central American literature?” — changed Evelyn Giron’s UCLA trajectory.

Portrait of Katie Cunningham outdoors at UCLA
Awards and Honors, News, Students

Katie Cunningham, linguistics and English major, selected to perform at 2025 commencement

A member of the HOOLIGAN Theatre Company, the 2025 graduate will sing the national anthem at one of the three UCLA College ceremonies.

Details of 3 images in Queer Kin exhibition, from left: men dancing in watercolor "Illustration for Wilde's Dorian Gray" by Alex Székely; photograph of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas; and sketch of Harrison Post by Allyn Cox.
Events, Graduate Students, News

Opening June 13 at Clark Library, ‘Queer Kin’ illuminates hidden histories of LGBTQ love

Through artworks and written material, the exhibition urges viewers to reconsider traditional definitions of family and romance.

Side by side portraits of Bella Brannon and Dhanya Charan, both outside of UCLA Royce Hall
Awards and Honors, News, Students

2 from Humanities Division earn Undergraduate Research Week awards

Bella Brannon and Dhanya Charan were among recipients of the Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity.

Eric Sican seated in leather chair with bookshelves behind him
News, Research, Students

English major finds timely meaning, timeless themes in 14th-century poem

Eric Sican, a third-year student, is completing a sophisticated research project about “Earthe Upon Earthe.”

Professor Vetri Nathan, standing, with students seated and listening to his lecture
Faculty/Department, News, Students, Teaching

Food studies class spurs discussions on consumerism, sustainability, ancient cultures and more

As part of the course, led by ELTS professor Vetri Nathan, students explore food-related narratives from their own lives.

Beyoncé wearing gold bodysuit on stage during a 2023 concert
Books, Faculty/Department, News

What Beyoncé’s music says about the desire for freedom and recognition

A new book by Tiffany E. Barber explores the impact of four prominent Black visual artists but begins with a comparison to popular reception of the legendary singer.

Nicolette Bond in the UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
News, Students

An English major’s video games are opening ‘new passages into the future’

Nicolette Bond’s projects address universal themes like diaspora, personal exploration and unconditional love.

Black and white photo of Robert Gurval in front of a UCLA campus building
Awards and Honors, Faculty/Department, News

Classics professor Robert Gurval receives emeriti service award

Since his retirement in 2019, he has ‘brought the history of UCLA to life and introduced many to a fascinating and important story.’

Victoria Gutierrez at UCLA Dickson Plaza with Royce Hall in the background
News, Research, Students

‘I feel very lucky that I know what I care about’

For her senior research project, Victoria Gutierrez is investigating the unique community dynamics of the Salton Sea.

Screen grabs of YouTube videos for National Poetry
Alumni, News, Students

English students and alums give voice to National Poetry Month

Four UCLA English majors and two alumni were featured in a UCLA College social media campaign.

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