The Department of English at UCLA stands among the leading departments in the nation, offering programs of study in British, American, and world literature. Support of outstanding scholarship and teaching within this noted organization is the mission of The Friends of English.

To this end, The Friends assists the department in several areas: funding graduate fellowships and other student awards; underwriting faculty and student research; and sharing our academic programs in literature and creative writing with the greater Los Angeles community.

The Friends of English offers a unique opportunity to explore classic and modern literature within the academic setting of one of the world's finest universities. Distinguished faculty and scholars join with prominent authors and actors for readings, discussions, lectures, and performances at Friends programs and salons.

Members of The Friends of English enjoy opportunities to become involved with the faculty and students of the UCLA Department of English. Throughout the year The Friends of English presents programs featuring outstanding English faculty, visiting lecturers, and special guest speakers.

We invite you to join us in this exciting intellectual and cultural exploration.

For more information, please contact friends [at] english (dot) ucla (dot) edu