Dr. Lori Patton Davis

Professor

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Biography

Lori Patton Davis is a Professor in the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies and holds the Heyman Endowed Chair. She serves as the Faculty Director of the UCLA Educational Leadership Program. Her research focuses on the effects of race and racism on higher education, particularly the experiences of Black girls and women within educational social contexts, and the impact of campus diversity initiatives on student success. Patton Davis is a recognized leader in education, having served as president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education. She is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association and a member of the National Academy of Education. Throughout her career, she has been a sought-after expert on various education topics, providing advice to university presidents, senior administrators, philanthropic foundations, culture center directors, and educators in urban K-12 schools.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.