Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Elected to National Academy of Education
UCLA Education Department Chair is one of 19 distinguished education scholars and leaders elected to academy membership in 2026 in […]
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Jonli Tunstall Named UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program Director
Jonli Tunstall has been appointed associate vice provost of student diversity and director of the UCLA Academic Advancement Program. A double Bruin with a bachelor’s in psychology and a Ph.D. from the UCLA School of Education & Information Studies, she has championed initiatives that serve educationally underrepresented students throughout her more than 20-year career.
Stephanie Reynoso: Putting Down “Roots” With Learning Through Play
UCLA undergrad in the Education and Social Transformation major program created Playful Roots Studio to provide collaborative experiences for children, […]
Diane Durkin: Debunking the Myths Around Dissertation Writing
“Dissertation Practice: A Journal for Writing” shows students how to incorporate writing into daily thought. After guiding nearly 600 graduate […]
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UCLA Ed&IS Faculty Recognized in Annual Public Influence Rankings
Nine scholars affiliated with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies have been named to the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public […]
Maryanne Wolf and Rebecca Gottlieb: How Reading Changes the Way Your Brain Works
A BBC World Service feature with UCLA Ed&IS’ Maryanne Wolf and Rebecca Gotlieb garnered over 2 million views, discussing how reading impacts the brain and how reading on screens and smartphones may already be changing how our brains work.
The Facts On School Violence: Q&A with UCLA’s Ron Avi Astor
Ron Avi Astor and his colleague Rami Benbenishty have developed mapping and monitoring procedures that have been used to generate grassroots solutions to safety problems in schools worldwide.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Gives Los Angeles Kids the Chance to Make ‘A Shot That Can’t Be Blocked’
UCLA and NBA legend’s Skyhook Foundation and Adidas give UCLA Community School students new gear.
April Raguindin, Bakersfield City School District Teacher Named California Teacher of the Year
UCLA Teacher Education Program Alum selected as California’s sole representative for the National Teacher of the Year competition, where she will compete alongside other state honorees from across the country.
Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards Celebrate Alumni Transforming Communities
Mary Jo Madda, Ed.D. ’23 and Ashley Gutierrez, M.Ed. ’19, among 40 Bruins honored by UCLA Alumni Association for their impact in California and beyond.
UCLA Ed&IS’ Doctoral Candidate, Xinyi Zoe Mao, Recognized for Student and Early Career Council Dissertation Research Funding Award
Mao is among ten scholars recognized for the 17th Annual Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Student and Early Career Council Dissertation Research Funding Awards. Her research focuses on children’s attention, executive functions, and self-regulation in classroom settings.
Dr. Julie Pelikhova Releases New Book: Mindset Champion
Burnout. Pressure. Injuries. For many highlight reel moments, there’s a story of struggle behind it. Yet it’s often those invisible […]
Bubba Nickles-Camarena Tabbed by San Diego State Softball Coaching Staff
Bubba Nickles-Camarena has worn a variety of jerseys throughout her softball career. She has suited up for UCLA, the United […]
Four New Faculty Members Join the UCLA Department of Education
Susan Bush-Mecenas, Jill Locke, Nicole Mirra, and Mike Hoa Nguyen will share scholarship and expertise. This fall, the UCLA School […]
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Reappointed as Chair of UCLA Department of Education
Scholar of community college access and past HERI director continues to serve as chair, effective July 1. UCLA Professor of […]
UCLA CTS Study Examines Dual Language Immersion Programs in LAUSD
Programs offer promising potential, but confront challenges of gentrification and equitable access Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs offer a powerful […]
Staff Spotlight: Amy Gershon, Director of Student Services
A familiar face within the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies for over two decades, Dr. Amy Gershon has […]
Brian Zamora trains a lens on Chicano photographers who capture everyday life in L.A.
Funded by a UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry award, his work amplifies underrepresented viewpoints.
From the Marines to the Gridiron: A Q&A with UCLA Football Coach Anthony Goliver (‘24)
A Naval Academy graduate and Marine Corps veteran, Anthony Goliver knows a thing or two about commitment and leadership. The […]
UCLA Ed&IS PhD Candidates Named NAEd/ Spencer Dissertation Fellows
Siyue “Lena” Wang and Davis Vo, PhD candidates at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies, have been selected as 2025 […]
Commencement Celebrates the Class of 2025
UCLA Ed&IS held its first ceremony for undergraduates in the Education and Social Transformation major and minor programs, as well as […]
Community College Pipeline to Higher Education for CA’s Latinx Transfer Students
New research from the Center for Critical Race Studies in Education examines the need for stronger supports and partnerships to […]
Independent School College Counselors Seek More Information on HBCUs
Jamon Pulliam attended a very large high school outside of Detroit. With 6,500 students to serve, his counselor was understandably […]