Veterans in Humanities
ABOUT:
Established in 2024, We are a veteran-led group dedicated to educating, connecting, and highlighting the growing research interests and opportunities of our military-connected peers within the humanities disciplines.
PURPOSE:
Our mission is to strengthen and foster a robust military-connected community at UCLA and beyond by empowering students through five core pillars:
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Academic Advancement: Hosting specialized writing workshops and providing direct support for fellowship and grant applications.
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Interdisciplinary Inclusion: Integrating with the medical humanities and creating unique exposure to research and methodologies from across adjacent fields.
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Graduate School Preparation: Demystifying the graduate school selection and admissions process to prepare students for higher levels of academia.
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Research & Discourse: Providing a dedicated, collaborative space for student panel discussions, guest lectures, and peer research presentations.
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Career Integration: Facilitating a smooth transition from earning a humanities degree to entering the modern workforce.
By bridging the gap between critical military perspectives and academic scholarship, we ensure that military-connected scholars have the community, resources, and platform needed to excel in the humanities.
FOUNDER:
- Moises Machuca
- mmachuca89@g.ucla.edu
YOUTUBE VIDEO:
- In our latest student spotlight, we sit down with Moises Machuca, a Marine Corps Veteran who is carving out a unique academic path at UCLA. As an 0311 Infantryman turned PhD student in the Comparative Literature department, Moises brings a powerful and distinct perspective to the humanities.
- The program purpose
WORKSHOP:
- 2025-05-25 Tell Your Story (Flyer)
- 2024-10-02 My Life, My Story Orientation Meeting (Images)
