UC Riverside author's book nominated for Man Booker Prize
July 29, 2015
“The Moor’s Account” by creative writing professor Laila Lalami, long-listed for prestigious international award.
Oh Joy! Berkeley consults on 'Inside Out' emotions
June 17, 2015
Emotion expert helps guide Pixar movie on uprooted tween's rush of feelings.
Juan Felipe Herrera named U.S. poet laureate
June 10, 2015
Former California poet laureate will embrace hope as a theme during his term.
Oscar Wilde was not a plagiarist
May 18, 2015
Joseph Bristow delves into Wilde’s obsession with obscure poet Thomas Chatterton, deems 'notebook' his original work.
New guide aims to help keep New Deal’s legacy alive
May 12, 2015
UC Berkeley-based project is dedicated to documenting the vast treasury of public art, park trails, schools, civic buildings and more produced during 1933-1943.
Get ready to be 'Shakespeared'
April 23, 2015
UCI Shakespeare Center aims to become the premier institution in California for the integrated production, study and enjoyment of the Bard's works.
True colors: Hollywood’s diversity dilemma
April 1, 2015
The country has never been so diverse — but not so in Hollywood. The numbers of nonwhite and female actors and others in the entertainment industry remain distressingly low.
Speaking in the vernacular
March 25, 2015
Library of Congress adds Vernacular Wax Cylinder Recordings collection to the National Recording Registry.
Freshman crooner makes top 11 on 'American Idol'
March 17, 2015
Adanna Duru performed the Bruno Mars song 'Runaway Baby' last week, and ran away with some nice compliments from the judges.