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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Galactic Vision
The Thirty Meter Telescope at the peak of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea volcano will allow us to see further and deeper into the universe than ever before.
Stationed in Los Angeles
Metro terminals across the city offer some of the best viewing of public art, much of it created by Bruins.
Raising a Racket
This past May, the women’s tennis team won its second and UCLA’s 111th NCAA national championship in a nail-biting, 4-3 slugfest.
Top Teacher
Alex Caputo-Pearl M.A. ’97 is the new president of the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), the second-largest teachers union local in the nation.
A Picture of Health
A groundbreaking, multidisciplinary effort aims to make UCLA the healthiest campus anywhere.
Art as Activist
David Gere saw that artists could redirect how people think. That spawned “Make Art/Stop AIDS,” which connects artists intervening in the AIDS epidemic.
New Game Plan
“Medal of Honor” and “Call of Duty” animation director Sunil Thankamushy M.F.A. ’01 turned to nature as a gaming subject to nurture creativity.
An Even Greater Good
The Centennial Campaign for UCLA will create a higher education model for a new century.
Backing Brilliance
Endowed chairs give top scholars the resources to more fully pursue their fields of study.
Healing Warriors
The Ronald A. Katz Center for Collaborative Military Medicine at UCLA is the first university-based military medicine center on the West Coast.
Gifts From the Heart
In 1994, UCLA fundraisers couldn’t understand why more women didn’t give to the university. Turns out, all they had to do was ask.
Hitting a High Note
The Herb Alpert School of Music’s global perspective and industry savvy have placed it solidly among the nation’s top music programs.
A Healthy Regard for L.A.
Jonathan Fielding is an acclaimed UCLA professor and the top public health official for the County of Los Angeles.
Moving Pictures
From “Love & Basketball” to “The Secret Life of Bees,” director Gina Prince-Bythewood ’91 specializes in personal stories she’s passionate to share.
Generosity of Angelenos
From the beginning, the people of Los Angeles have lent their support to UCLA and rallied to its needs.
Art and Science: Opposites Attract
Art and science may seem like polar opposites, but a closer look reveals an ancient, symbiotic relationship between the two.
Women’s Soccer: Newest Bruin Champs
The UCLA women’s soccer team is one of the top teams in the country. But the Bruins had never won a national championship — until now.
Bruin Guide to Secret Sights
Enjoy this look at L.A. with insiders, exploring three lesser-known gems in the city.
The Revolution Will Be Printed in 3-D
Three-dimensional printing is an increasingly important tool for industry and research, and the terminology as well as the technology is creeping into the consumer market.
From Test Tubes to YouTube
Professor Neil Garg is finding new ways to reach the next generation of scientists.