‘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.
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.
Linguistics Ph.D. student says Grad Slam has helped reaffirm ‘why my research matters to me’
When a fellow guest at a dinner party asked Ekaterina Khlystova about her job, she started thinking about how to explain her work in layperson-friendly language.
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.
Examining the border crisis through the lens of performance art
English professor Rafael Pérez-Torres said Salvador Herrera’s unique interdisciplinary approach provides new context for examining issues around the U.S.–Mexico border.
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.