Two pioneering figures in Chicano cinema and literature will discuss their work and answer questions during the 38th annual Tomás Rivera Conference at the University of California, Riverside. Luis Valdez wrote and directed “ Zoot Suit” (1978), the first Chicano play produced on Broadway, as well as the 1981 film...

Alum David Betts, ’90, establishes a pilot program to provide financial assistance for students participating in the UCDC internship program.

Bella Merlin, professor of theatre, film, and digital production, releases a third edition with updated case studies and a focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.