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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“Uncle Welton” in Westwood
The legendary architect who defined much of the look of mid-20th-century Los Angeles carved his vision into the UCLA campus, too.
Local Thought, Global Action
Leaders and scholars around the world look to UCLA for the next breakthroughs and new trends.
Institutional Memory
Since UCLA began as the “southern branch” of the University of California, it has evolved into a world-class research university in its own right.
The Compassion Effect: How Social Activism Is Changing Everything
Doing well by doing good is increasingly the go-to strategy for everything from marketing to entertainment. The phenomenon is being driven by millennials.
True Colors: Hollywood’s Diversity Dilemma
The Hollywood Diversity Report shows that the percentage of nonwhite and female talent and executives in the entertainment industry remains distressingly low.
Must-See Cult TV
Bruin Drew Greenberg loved storytelling more than anything, and he has written for some of the most iconic characters in recent TV history.
Movement and the Mind
UCLA Dance Professor Janet O’Shea found a second love — an obsession, really — in martial arts.
Mental Crossfit
Dr. Gary Small ’73 of the UCLA Longevity Center offers pointers for staying mentally fit.
Safe Haven for Young Victims
The Stuart House provides a warm refuge for children who have suffered sexual abuse.
Hunting Hidden Treasures
Take a different kind of campus tour by scoping out lesser-known landmarks you may never have noticed.
Bringing Bruins Closer
Our alumni are united by their gratitude and goodwill toward UCLA. In return, we want to strengthen their bonds with their alma mater.
A Race Against Time
Conservation students apply both science and art to preserve priceless artifacts.
Let the River Run
The long-neglected L.A. River — dismissed by many as a concrete flood-control ditch — is quickly giving rise to Los Angeles’ version of Central Park.
Internet of Everything
Research at UCLA is automating objects that will change our lives, transforming complex tech into things that are both useful and intelligent.
Back in Business
These men faced the risk of losing the activities they love most … until UCLA surgeons came to the rescue.
Paint the Town
Allison “Hueman” Torneros ’08 has made a colorful splash since graduating from UCLA. A lot of colorful splashes, in fact.
A Tale of New Cities
Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, an urban planning professor, looks at urban design, including parklets and high-speed rail.
Losing for Two
If you’ve struggled with your weight and can’t seem to stick to any workout plan, you’re not alone — and that’s exactly the point that most people miss.
Polar Expression
Artist Lita Albuquerque created the first large-scale work ever installed in Antarctica.
