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A character looking out at a rendering of 2050 Los Angeles in a still from the Grand Theft Eco videos
Events, Faculty/Department, News, Students

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.

Outdoor portrait of Diana Khoi Nguyen
Alumni, Events, News

5 questions for Diana Khoi Nguyen: Poetry at the intersection of the personal and the political

As the English Department’s author in residence, the UCLA alumna is teaching an undergraduate poetry workshop.

Still from the animated short film Extremely Short
Faculty/Department, News

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.

Portrait of Brian Copenhaver outdoors
Awards and Honors, Faculty/Department, News

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.

Tyler Jarvis on the set of Jeopardy!
Graduate Students, News

NELC Ph.D. student Tyler Jarvis appears on ‘Jeopardy!’

The scholar of early Jewish community and the Hebrew bible said it was “surreal” being on the set of one of his favorite TV shows.

Portrait of UCLA professor Paul Taylor
Awards and Honors, Faculty/Department, News

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.”

Justin Torres portrait with blue background
Awards and Honors, Faculty/Department, News

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.

Portrait of Yogita Goyal and cover of her edited volume
Books, Faculty/Department, News

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.

Art of the Benshi performance
Events, News

‘Art of the Benshi’ debut draws rave reviews; D.C., Chicago, L.A. dates are next

The first performances of the UCLA-produced tour drew enthusiastic praise from the critic Richard Brody of The New Yorker.

Portrait of Harryette Mullen
Books, Faculty/Department, News

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

Collage of photos showing empty theater interiors and theater marquees during the COVID pandemic
Faculty/Department, News, Research

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.

Diego Loukota
Alumni, Faculty/Department, In Memoriam, News

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.”

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