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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A Diverse Lens
More inclusive films are a recent trend in the film industry, but Bruins have been ahead of that curve for a long time.
Dreams Came True
As a UCLA student in the early 1950s, Carol Burnett envisioned herself in New York but didn’t know how she would get there. The answer came from a couple of fellow Bruins.
Society, Struggle, Scholarship
Since their birth in the turbulent late ’60s, UCLA’s four ethnic studies centers have made waves far beyond the campus.
Business Boom
UCLA faculty, students and other entrepreneurs are bringing business ideas to life. This is forging a reputation for the university as the place for startups.
Bill Walton: Still Truckin’
The basketball player recently talked about his approach to life, what he’s learned and his love for his alma mater.
Change Agent: Problem Solver
Software designer Evan Sullivan ’13 is developing apps that enable drivers to remotely control their cars.
Life Signs: Be Prepared
Today, retirement can last almost as long as a career, so it’s important to plan accordingly — physically, socially and financially.
Forward Thinker: A Voice for the Marginalized
Professor Gina Kim is using virtual reality to subvert Hollywood stereotypes of Asians, women and others.
Quick Take: Magic Lantern Man
Erkki Huhtamo finds a light worth keeping alive in the preservation of magic lanterns.
Quick Take: Game Changer
Natalie Nakase took her basketball coaching experience to the next level: the NBA level.
At Issue: A Level Playing Field
Many California students don’t apply to UCLA because they assume it’s out of their reach. Project Welcome aims to inspire those as young as 13 to make this their dream school.
Hail to the Hills: Cold Play
An all-year ice rink, the Tropical Ice Gardens thrived in Westwood Village from 1938 to 1949 and was home to UCLA’s ice hockey team.
End Point: The Big Picture
The “50 Years of Resistance” mural represents powerful moments of the past 50 years.
Taking the Initiative
College enrollment resources for students in low-income backgrounds have been limited in the past, but that’s starting to change.
Rewriting Life Stories
UCLA students and faculty are trying to break through the limitations of juvenile delinquency through education.
Back in Blue
The four assistant coaches profiled here are national champions, Olympians and former pros, with special ties to UCLA.
The Storytelling School
In the past decade, UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television has transformed itself into a true 21st-century entertainment school.
The Evolution of Earthquake Science
UCLA scientists are increasing our understanding of earthquakes and helping California prepare for catastrophe.
Everything in Moderation
Sarah Roberts studies people who screen social media platforms for obscene and violent content and reveals the toll this work takes on their lives.
Better Together
Building an effective team takes more than just bringing a group of people together and giving them a task.
It’s Your Move
Valorie Kondos Field’s success in gymnastics coaching is rooted in her past endeavors — and now made public in her new book.