The honors are bestowed upon a broad range of scholars, writers and artists
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Top row, left to right: Elizabeth DeLoughrey, Chon Noriega, Rodrigo Valenzuela and Priyanga Amarasekare, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology. Bottom row, left to right: Keith Camacho, Kamari Clarke, Suhas Diggavi and David Goldstein. Jessica Wolf |
April 12, 2021
UCLA led all universities and academic institutions in 2021 with eight professors selected to receive fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
The UCLA faculty named as fellows are: Priyanga Amarasekare, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology; Kamari Clarke, professor of anthropology; Keith Camacho, associate professor of Asian American studies; Elizabeth DeLoughrey, professor of English; Suhas Diggavi, professor of electrical and computer engineering; David Goldstein, associate professor of linguistics and Indo-European studies; Chon Noriega, distinguished professor of film, television and
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Gilbert Gee, Ursula Heise, Safiya Noble and Chon Noriega will bring an array of expertise to the discussion on how universities can help champion science and facts in the public sphere. Elizabeth Kivowitz Boatright-Simon |
January 6, 2021
As the nation prepares for a new presidential administration, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block will convene a discussion on the role higher education can play in addressing the pressing crises of our time.
The webinar, part of the ongoing UCLA Connections series, is entitled “Looking Ahead: Science, Facts and the Public Debate.” It premieres Jan. 14, at 6 p.m., and a recording will be available for viewing on the Connections website immediately after.