From Culture Shock to Catalyst: How Ella Harris Helped Pave the Way for Future Student Athletes
When Ella Harris left England to row in the U.S., she wasn’t just switching teams—she was stepping into an entirely […]
UCLA Department of Education
Jeannie Oakes: A Scholar Who Changed the World
Profile of Jeannie Oakes, who was a transformative public scholar and leaves behind a legacy of significant research and accomplishment. Oakes was pivotal to the development of UCLA Center X, UCLA IDEA and UC/ACCORD. Her public scholarship shone a light on educational inequity in our school systems.
A “Jeannieology”: Jeannie Oakes’ Legacy Lives On in the Friends She Gathered
A look at Oakes’ personal impact on her friends, colleagues, and the educational research community.
UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families: Research, Practice, and Policy at Work
The Pritzker Center partners with experts across campus, practitioners and agencies, and local and state policymakers in support of on-the-ground change for the Los Angeles County foster care system.
Resurrecting the Black Body
Q&A with author Tonia Sutherland and Book Excerpt
Sutherland, an internationally recognized expert on Black archival practices, employs a lens of critical archival, digital, and cultural studies in her examination of the technology and societal mores around the ways that Black Americans are portrayed posthumously online.
A New Vision for Embracing Queer Students’ Diverse Identities at HBCUs
Q&A with Lori Patton Davis and Book Excerpt
Lori Patton Davis has channeled her expertise as a higher education and student affairs professional and a researcher into her new book, “Embracing Queer Students’ Diverse Identities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Primer for Presidents, Administrators and Faculty,” that provides a vivid picture of what it is to be a Black LGBTQ+ college student.
Gilbert Ramirez: UCLA ELP Dissertation Brief Explores Stereotype Threat
Anti-stereotype threat intervention aims to increase student learning in mathematics Gilbert Ramirez grew up in the working-class community of Wilmington, […]
Nicole Else-Quest Joins the UCLA Department of Education
Scholar of intersectionality across the sciences will share expertise in core feminist theory and developmental psychology. Nicole Else-Quest has joined […]
Sandra G. Harding: 1935 – 2025
Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA was a pioneer of feminist standpoint theory in the Department of Education and the Department […]
Mathew Rahban: TCL Graduate Counsels Los Angeles Area Fire Victims
Mathew Rahban grew up hiking the hills of Pacific Palisades, exploring the natural beauty that surrounded his West Los Angeles […]
Jessica Harris Explores Sexual Violence on College Campuses
New book, “Hear Our Stories,” suggests using an intersectional lens to address the unique experiences and needs of women of color. […]
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Tensions Between Youth-serving Nonprofits & Philanthropy
Research by UCLA PhD candidate Abbie Cohen probes tensions between youth-serving education nonprofit organizations and philanthropic funders Abbie Cohen, a […]
K–12 Educational Needs After the LA Wildfires
Sarah Bang, Director, P-12 Public School Partnerships at UCLA School of Education and Information Studies reflects on K-12 educational needs after the […]
UCLA SEIS Faculty Included in 2025 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
Ten scholars affiliated with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies are included in the 2025 “Edu-Scholar Public Influence […]
Transformative Coaching and Leadership Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Erin Powers
The late John Wooden recognized a close tie between coaching and teaching. “The coach is, first of all, a teacher,” […]
Student Spotlight: Brendan O’Shea Follows Successful Hoops Career as UCLA Strength Coach
Four years ago, Brendan O’Shea was working as a volunteer in Central Africa. Fresh off a fruitful collegiate basketball career, […]
Alumni Spotlight: Genny Tripler Bolsters Stanford Strength and Conditioning
An often overlooked member of athletic coaching staffs are strength and conditioning coaches. Tasked with building up athlete stamina, directing […]
Recommended Read: “The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance” by George Mumford
Mumford’s book delves into meditative techniques, mastering self-awareness by Chase Honaker About the author: An experienced teacher who combines mindfulness […]
Alumni Spotlight: Paul Grattan Expands Coaching Role with Duquesne Football
The Duquesne football team has an unofficial mantra: “Dukes adjust.” It’s a nod to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based program’s willingness to […]
Alison Williams: TCL Grad Utilizes Leadership to Build The Dragon Academy
When considering the most punishing of sports, artistic swimming might not immediately come to mind. But consider factors like extended […]
Course Spotlight: Sports in American Society
Professor Robert Mechikoff spurs lively discussions in new TCL class Should student athletes be paid beyond scholarships? Is the NCAA […]
Ramsen Golpashin Returns to UCLA as Defensive Analyst
A familiar face will be back on the UCLA sideline at the Rose Bowl this fall.
Lewis and Clark Football eyes Northwest Conference title with Daniel Fields at Defensive Coordinator
A future coaching career was on Daniel Fields’ radar from the jump. Raised on Oakland Raiders football, Fields’ grand-uncle, the […]
Mackenzie Cole Promoted to Assistant Coaching Role with Duke Volleyball
Duke Volleyball assistant coach Mackenzie Cole could sense that her team needed a little pick-me-up. The Blue Devils were heading […]