Dr. Judith Carney: 2026 Stanley Brunn Awardee

Congratulations to Judith Carney, who will receive the Stanley…

UCLA Geography Leads New Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Effort in Brazil

Led by Khalil Ganem, with Dr. Yongkang Xue and researchers…

Dr. Marilyn Raphael Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Congratulations to Dr. Marilyn Raphael! Her recognition by and…

Dr. Park Williams Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

Congratulations to Dr. Park Williams, recipient of the 2025 Jerold…

Dr. Michael Storper Receives the 2025 ERSA Prize in Regional Science

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Storper on receiving the 2025…

Dr. Susanna Hecht Receives CAPE and LASA Award

Congratulations to Dr. Susanna Hecht for receiving the Distinguished…

Ursus Symposium on Tariffs and Trade Wars

Below is a link to a video of the UCLA Geography, Canadian…

Dr. Shaina Potts Book Recognition Awards

Congratulations to Dr. Shaina Potts, who was awarded the AAG…

Dr. Greg Okin Elected as a Fellow to the AAAS

Dr. Greg Okin, our department chair, has been elected as a Fellow…

The Mystery Bird of New Guinea: Jared Diamond’s Historic Discovery and UCLA Legacy

‘The mystery bird of New Guinea’: A rediscovery to remember Jared…