News: Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies

Flor Cardona
People |

President’s 2017 Classified Employee of the Year Flor Cardona says she is living the American dream

Fireworks ignite during commencement
People |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Constancio Arnaldo
Research |

Get into the world of Filipino boxing and masculinity through postdoctoral scholar's research.

Christina Prendergast
People |

This alum says she chose to work at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó because she enjoyed attending the university so much that she just couldn't tear herself away.

protester holding sign that reads, "Black Lives Matter"
People |

Law professor Addie Rolnick and African American studies professor Brandon Manning on issues of race, self-defense, and Black Lives Matter.

Matthew Falber
Arts and Culture |

New York's storied park has had its share of tragedies. Read how alumnus Matt Falber is taking cues from its original design to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe.

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Business and Community |

Professor Lynn Comella hits on the highlights of the city's brothel history — from the rise of Block 16 to the raid on Roxie's.

Portrait of Rainier Spencer
Research |

Rainier Spencer, Afro-American studies professor and associate vice provost for academic affairs, writes about the concept and perception of race, how it affects social dynamics, and theories on how to move toward a post-racial society.

Marching Students publication cover
Arts and Culture |

New work examines the aftermath of student protests of educational inequities in Los Angeles schools.

Wall of awards
Arts and Culture |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.