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La’Tonya Rease Miles holding a copy of her book
Alumni, News

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.

UCLA student Makayla Rawlins in conservation lab repairing a basket
Faculty/Department, News, Research

The past is present

Humanities scholars are preserving endangered pieces of cultural heritage, allowing us to better understand our world.

Volunteers with a visitor at the Near Eastern Languages and Cultures table at World Languages Day
Events, News, Students

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.

Crowd of people photographing the Mona Lisa
Faculty First Person, News

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.

Black and white portrait of philosophy professor Paul Taylor
Faculty/Department, News

Paul Taylor has a unique story to tell

UCLA’s Presidential Professor of Philosophy shares his insights about comedy, Hallmark movies and Black aesthetics in the U.S.

Hand with blue pigment on fingertips
Faculty/Department, News

True blue: Art historian Thiago Puglieri explores nature’s most precious color

Though he is a professor of art history, the native of Brazil earned his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry.

Portrait of Zrinka Stahuljak and cover of her book "Fixers"
Awards and Honors, Books, Faculty/Department, News

Zrinka Stahuljak’s book ‘Fixers’ honored as one of year’s best by History Today

The acknowledgment, she said, is gratifying because “historians are recognizing the work of a literary historian as historical work.”

Former Greek prime minister George Papandreou speaking at UCLA. Greek flag and U.S. flag are behind him
Events, News

In talk at UCLA, former Greek prime minister cites roles of innovation, imagination in democracy

“The challenges of climate change, inequality and technology demand innovation in governance,” George Papandreou said.

Meg Cychosz sitting in a model rocket ship in her research lab
Faculty/Department, News, Research

Meg Cychosz is expanding the universe of language development research

The linguistics professor studies how children from a wide range of backgrounds learn speech and language.

View of Los Angeles wildfire from Griffith Park
Faculty/Department, News, Staff, Students

Wildfire response: Campus provides list of resources for evacuees – and those seeking to help

A dedicated webpage offers links to support organizations for those affected by the fires and nonprofits accepting donations.

Logo for 2025 World Languages Day
Events, News, Students

World Languages Day returns Feb. 5

The event offers interactive experiences and opportunities to win prizes just for meeting with language department representatives.

King-Kok Cheung portrait
Faculty First Person, News

Reflecting on a sinuous life as an omnivorous humanist

Professor Emeritus King-Kok Cheung recounts her journey from outsider and suspect to intersectional scholar and brash maverick.

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