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Cecilia Rios-Aguilar

School News

Fall Convocation Starts the School Year with Hope and Community

September 30, 2025

Wasserman Dean Christina Christie, Ed&IS faculty and staff welcome new students. The UCLA School of Education and Information Studies kicked […]

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar
Faculty News

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Reappointed as Chair of UCLA Department of Education

August 27, 2025

Scholar of community college access and past HERI director continues to serve as chair, effective July 1. UCLA Professor of […]

Student Awards

UCLA’s Rogelio Salazar Wins CSU Chancellor’s Award

August 20, 2025

Prestigious program provides comprehensive support to emerging scholars Rogelio Salazar, a PhD candidate at the UCLA School of Education and […]

Research Center News

PACE Announces Lupita Cortez Alcalá as New Executive Director 

July 29, 2025

UCLA Ed&IS research/policy partner adds new leadership at pivotal moment for education Lupita Cortez Alcalá has been appointed as the […]

2024 Convocation welcomed students and faculty to the new school year.
School News

Convocation Kicks Off the 2024-2025 Academic Year

September 26, 2024

Wasserman Dean Christina Christie and SEIS leadership team welcome students and new faculty. The UCLA School of Education and Information […]

Graduates
Faculty Research

UCLA Researchers Present Findings on the Promise of California’s Community College Baccalaureate at AERA

March 28, 2024

Professor Cecilia Rios-Aguilar and UCLA student researchers share their work on the potential of CCBs.

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar
Faculty Research

Study Shines Light on Promise of California Community College Baccalaureate Programs for Latino Student Success

February 13, 2024

Research examines Latino access, academic success, financial experiences in CCB programs

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School News

Convocation Heralds New UCLA Ed&IS Academic Year

September 28, 2023

Wasserman Dean Christina Christie and keynote by Penn State’s Omi Salas Santa-Cruz welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus.

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar
Faculty Awards

Two UCLA Ed Professors Honored with the Undergraduate Research Week Faculty Mentor Award

August 3, 2023

Karen Hunter Quartz and Cecilia Rios-Aguilar recognized by their students and UCLA community for supporting their mentees’ academic and professional goals.

Alumni News

Sophia Ángeles: Urban Schooling Alumna Joins Faculty of Penn State’s College of Education

April 6, 2023

Research focuses on the experiences of newcomer immigrant youth, their access to college and careers.

Patricia Gándara
Research Center News

UCLA CRP Study Urges Expansion of California’s Community College Baccalaureate Degree Programs

April 6, 2023

Researchers say CA Master Plan is obsolete, structural changes to increase degree production and intense focus on racial equity are needed

College Awards
School News

College Futures Foundation Awards Grant to Create Racial Equity Framework for California Community College Baccalaureate Program

November 15, 2022

USC’s Pullias Center, UCLA School of Education and Information Studies, UC Davis School of Education are recipients of grant aimed to support the development of a racial equity framework for Community College Baccalaureate Programs (CCBP) in California.

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar
Faculty News

Faculty Interview: Cecilia Rios-Aguilar, Chair, Department of Education

October 24, 2022

In October, UCLA education professor Cecilia Rios-Aguilar was appointed as Chair of the Department of Education at the UCLA School […]

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School News

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar, Todd Franke Take on New Roles As Department Chairs at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies

June 15, 2022

The new school year will bring changes in key leadership posts. Cecilia Rios- Aguilar, Professor of Education and Associate Dean […]

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar
Faculty News

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Named To New California Committee with Oversight of College Pathway and Transfer Process

May 19, 2022

UCLA Professor of Education and Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Cecilia Rios-Aguilar has been appointed to California’s newly […]

UCLA Campus
Faculty News

AERA Spotlight: UCLA Education Showcased in Presidential Sessions

April 20, 2022

Wide range of UCLA educational expertise and research showcased through in-person and virtual sessions.

Natacha Cesar-Davis
School News

Natacha Cesar-Davis Appointed UCLA Ed&IS Assistant Dean of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

January 27, 2022

HEOC alumna is the first in this post and will also work to support Black student life and community at SEIS.

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar
Faculty Research

PACE Research Brief Reports College Affordability is a high priority for California Voters

December 8, 2021

PhD Student Grace Hae Rim Shin and Professor Cecilia Rios-Aguilar of UCLA join with UC Davis Researchers in analysis of PACE/Rossier poll on higher education issues

John McNeil
The Latest

A Lasting Legacy of Community Service: In Memory of Professor John McNeil

April 15, 2021

A Message from Tina Christie, UCLA Wasserman Dean This week brought sad news to the UCLA School of Education and…

Cecilia Rios Aguilar
The Latest

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Honored by AERA as 2020 Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecturer

April 8, 2021

Early last year, as plans for the annual conference of the American Education Research Association (AERA) were being finalized, UCLA’s […]

The Latest

“Like a Juggler”: New Study Highlights Balancing Act of Community College Students Who Are Also Parents

March 4, 2021

“It’s like, how do you say, like a juggler. You have to try to juggle school, work, the kids, a […]

Royce Hall on UCLA campus
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Convocation 2020 Welcomes All New and Returning Students

September 24, 2020

The 2020 Convocation welcoming students, faculty, and staff to the Fall quarter at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and […]

Jessica Harris
The Latest

Jessica Harris: Resources for Exploring Race, Racism, and Anti-Racism

June 17, 2020

Recent events have pushed the issues of race and racism a to the forefront of our public and private conversations […]

Cecilia Rios-Aguilar
The Latest

New Research by UCLA and PACE Highlights Inequities in California College Promise Program

March 16, 2020

The California College Promise Program offers an important source of financial aid for California Students.  But a new analysis by […]

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