2 from Humanities Division earn Undergraduate Research Week awards
Bella Brannon and Dhanya Charan were among recipients of the Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity.
English major finds timely meaning, timeless themes in 14th-century poem
Eric Sican, a third-year student, is completing a sophisticated research project about “Earthe Upon Earthe.”
Food studies class spurs discussions on consumerism, sustainability, ancient cultures and more
As part of the course, led by ELTS professor Vetri Nathan, students explore food-related narratives from their own lives.
What Beyoncé’s music says about the desire for freedom and recognition
A new book by Tiffany E. Barber explores the impact of four prominent Black visual artists but begins with a comparison to popular reception of the legendary singer.
An English major’s video games are opening ‘new passages into the future’
Nicolette Bond’s projects address universal themes like diaspora, personal exploration and unconditional love.
Classics professor Robert Gurval receives emeriti service award
Since his retirement in 2019, he has ‘brought the history of UCLA to life and introduced many to a fascinating and important story.’
‘I feel very lucky that I know what I care about’
For her senior research project, Victoria Gutierrez is investigating the unique community dynamics of the Salton Sea.
English students and alums give voice to National Poetry Month
Four UCLA English majors and two alumni were featured in a UCLA College social media campaign.
To understand how global policy leaves behind some birthing parents, she gathered intel from doulas
With the support of the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards program, Leila Chiddick interviewed doulas from six countries.
Acclaimed writer Carribean Fragoza to speak at UCLA Humanities commencement
The author, journalist, editor, artist and teacher earned degrees in comparative literature and Chicana and Chicano studies from UCLA in 2003.