$2 million commitment will help establish endowed chair in Jainism, South Asian religions
The gift will create opportunities for UCLA scholars to explore the Jain faith and its evolving, enduring legacy.
Sound check: Stella Nair studies an Inca building designed for acoustics
The art history professor spent part of her summer in Huaytará, Peru, studying a structure built to amplify sound and music.
Sharon Gerstel receives Public Impact Research Award for project empowering Greek artisans
The honor recognizes Gerstel for a multifaceted initiative to document the cultural heritage of the village of Geraki, empower its craftspeople and support economic development there.
Artistry of ancient Greece on display at Getty Villa – and in 3 campus events this fall
UCLA art history professor David Schneller offers perspective on “The Kingdom of Pylos.”
With poet laureate fellowship, Raffi Joe Wartanian aims to help Altadena residents raise their voices
The UCLA Writing Programs lecturer was one of 23 from around the nation to be honored by the Academy of American Poets.
Welcome to the reception: Professors bring new voices, viewpoints to study of classics
The approach aims to make ancient Greek and Roman studies more accessible — more personal, even — for more students.
Precarious beauty: Claire McEachern’s new book is a reflection on Malibu
“Coyotes and Culture” is a compilation of 20 essays about the real people, natural wonders and hidden perils of the town where she lived for a quarter century.
Anthology edited by Carol Bakhos covers nearly a millennium of Jewish history
The book covers the transformative period from 332 BCE to 600 CE, which gave rise to some of the central aspects of contemporary Judaism.
Barbara Fuchs to lead division’s public and engaged humanities initiatives
“It’s a great honor to inaugurate this position, intended to promote the dazzling work colleagues are doing,” Fuchs said.
Film by Erin Cooney uses dance, poetry to spotlight environmental hazards in L.A. neighborhoods
“Aire Libre” weaves together movement and narrative to illuminate the link between the environment and the human body.