UCLA for Life: Meyer Luskin
Now a centenarian, the esteemed philanthropist — who, with his wife, Renee, has donated close to $200 million to UCLA — remains as true a Bruin as ever.
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Rap Lyrics as Literature
UCLA scholars teach hip-hop as the most popular form of American contemporary poetry.
SwabSeq: Scalable, Sensitive and Fast COVID-19 Testing
The UCLA–developed diagnostic technology has helped keep the university and other large client organizations operational during the pandemic.
Sequencing Complete: A Visit to UCLA’s SwabSeq Lab
Chancellor Gene Block tours the COVID-19 testing lab, as processes automate and capacity expands.
2021: The Year in Pictures
Look back at how UCLA Magazine captured many of the year’s brightest, darkest and most inspiring moments.
Staying Gold: Gold Shield, Alumnae of UCLA
An honorary support group celebrates 85 years of service to the Bruin community.
Easy on the Ears: Bruins Find Their Voices in Podcasting
Through the virtual airwaves, they can tell deeper, more immersive stories than is possible with conventional journalism.
Double Dividends: UCLA’s Student Investment Fund
UCLA Anderson’s 25-year-old program trains students to be skilled investors, while lending support to the school and charitable causes.
Culture Club: The Brilliance of UCLA Gymnastics
In an era filled with challenges, Bruin gymnasts celebrate their individuality and evolve their sport ― as a big, multiethnic family.
The Inclusive Children’s Books of Oriel María Siu
The UCLA alumna couldn’t find the kinds of stories she wanted to read to her daughter, so she wrote her own.
Researchers Analyze the ‘True Cost’ of Car Congestion
Pricing roadways could reduce traffic on L.A.’s busiest freeways.
A Legacy in Plain Sight: The Murals of Judy Baca
In light of a retrospective at the Museum of Latin American Art, many are revisiting the professor’s striking public artwork.
Sister Act
These Bruin siblings, for whom service is a family affair, have fed hundreds through their year-old foundation.
Youth Focused on One Sport Risk Burnout
Young athletes who put repetitive stress on their bodies can develop overuse injuries.
Supply Chain Shortages Hit Home
Professor Christopher Tang points out the causes of the crisis — and offers possible solutions.
Marilyn Raphael on Climate and Justice
The geographer is exploring how work in her field can help vulnerable people all over the globe.
Children’s Clock Ticks Again at UCLA Stein Eye Institute
A Disney Imagineer created a mural — with the timepiece at its center — designed to cheer young patients.
How a COVID-19 Vaccine Arrived Quickly and Without Compromise
Bruin Carly Daniels, who leads the Pfizer scientists developing vaccines for pneumonia and the coronavirus, always remembers that patients are waiting.
A Village on Campus: The Anderson School Complex
Architect Harry Cobb designed "the village" to enhance university life.
To Go Far, Go Together: UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program
AAP, celebrating its 50th anniversary, provides Bruins with community and a sense of belonging.
Eric Jager’s Long Road to Hollywood
The professor’s true crime tale set in medieval France was finally turned into a film 15 years after publishing.