UCLA Academic Advancement Program

03/17/2026

I am honored to be featured along with 32 other outstanding men on a trailblazing book. Our stories are ones that are groundbreaking, courageous, and impactful. I want to thank the authors Ds. Keith Mays, Todd Ester, and Leo Rouse for including me in this project.

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Undaunted Trailblazers II: CONTEMPORARY MEN of COLOR SHAPING ORAL HEALTH

02/10/2026

My updated photo for the Bunche Center. I am now an emeritus academic administrator. Enjoyed my time as an Associate Vice Provost and Director of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP).

11/17/2025

The recent heavy rains cleared the air and you can niw see downtown from the corner.

11/17/2025

Thanks Ira for the invitation to the Clippers game, and for the many contributions you have made to AAP.

04/08/2024

Respect!

Dawn Staley heaps praise upon Caitlin Clark after South Carolina ended Clark's career with a national championship game defeat.

"She carried a heavy load for our sport and it's not going to stop [in college]."

Read More: https://theathletic.com/5398034/2024/04/07/dawn-staley-caitlin-clark-national-championship-comments/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebookhq&source=fbhq

03/20/2024

This year’s NADHOE meeting was the bomb!

02/23/2024

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Winston C Doby today. Our guest speaker was UC President Michael V. Drake. It was an amazing event.

02/10/2024

Another great presentation by Drs. Elena and Dina Trang.

01/20/2024

Dr Kidd did an amazing presentation to the High AIMS scholars. Thanks again.