Professor’s project creates 2nd ever book in endangered Philippine Indigenous language
Oona Paredes collaborated with members of the Higaunon community to transcribe a collection of their foundational stories.
Brian Zamora trains a lens on Chicano photographers who capture everyday life in L.A.
The Ph.D. student has studied how the artists document seemingly ordinary aspects of their surroundings — and how their art contributes to their communities.
Doctoral student produces documentary on humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
Five years ago, Lena Trüper had never worked on a film or heard about the humanitarian crisis in Jos, Nigeria. Now, a documentary she produced sheds light on the complex conflicts there.
Distinguished Teaching Award winner frames writing as catalyst for change
Writing Programs lecturer Tamar Christensen encourages students to put words into action.
Michelle Huneven says critically acclaimed ‘Bug Hollow’ owes debt to her UCLA students
The author, a continuing lecturer in the English department, drew inspiration from the prompts she assigns in her fiction-writing workshops.
Islamicate Manuscripts Initiative video features 2 Humanities scholars
Professor Luke Yarbrough and doctoral candidate Azeem Malik speak about the UCLA Library’s vast Islamicate and Arabic-script collection.
Students relaunch religion journal after 4-year hiatus
The project took shape when Shahzareh Ali, now a third-year student, wanted to submit an article of her own. She ended up leading the editorial board.
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.
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.
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.