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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The Reformer
Jeannie Oakes is on a crusade to ensure that every child has a fair shot at a first-class education.
AIDS and the Research Subject
Without the patient-volunteers who donate their bodies as living laboratories, the advances in our understanding and treatment of AIDS wouldn’t be possible.
Heaven on Earth
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library isn’t just a resource for scholars and academics. People with a love of learning have “a mental paradise” in its walls.
Getting a Grip on Globalization
Navigating the shoals of the 21st century will require a clear understanding of the forces that are driving globalization in the post-Cold War era.
Rock Star
Archaeologist Jo Anne Van Tilburg is trying to decipher the marks left by generations of California Indians on the ridges overlooking a Mojave Desert oasis.
The Digger
For more than three decades, Christopher Donnan has dug into Peru’s past to unlock the secrets of the Moche civilization.
Putting the SAT to the Test
UC President Richard Atkinson’s proposal to drop the SAT I as a requirement for college admission has ignited a debate that’s crackling throughout the nation.
A Friend in Need
In Danny Monarrez’s darkest hour, two lifelong friends and fellow Bruins were there for him.
Small Science
The California NanoSystems Institute promises groundbreaking discoveries in the realm of the infinitesimally small that will revolutionize everything.
The Advocate
When it comes to putting up the good fight on behalf of UCLA, there’s no better soldier to have in the field than Howard Welinsky.
The Last Man of Letters
For more than 30 years at UCLA, John Espey’s wise and gentle spirit encouraged his students — and everyone else he touched — to stretch beyond themselves.
The Future Is Now
In the new Information Age, universities have a greater responsibility than ever before to ensure that students are provided with the tools necessary to succeed.
Culture Clash
As traditional societies strain under the weight of the new global economy, artists too often find that their creativity is marginalized.
Melancholy Baby
For many women, the joy that follows the birth of a child is overwhelmed by crippling anxiety and depression. At UCLA, researchers are finding ways to help.
1st Among Firsts
With an irrepressible spirit and unwavering dedication to the university she served as First Lady for nearly three decades, Sue Young was a force to be reckoned with.
State of the Art
Sociologist David Halle has never been one simply to interpret how people feel about controversial art. He actually goes out and asks them.
The Economic Engine That Could
Spending by UCLA and its people contributes billions of dollars to the local, regional and state economics.
Between Peace & Terror
A scholar gives his perspective on the volatile combination of U.S. arrogance and Muslim fundamentalism that has bred an extreme form of puritan Islam.
The Gift
Deaf since childhood, Lara and Michael Wall came to UCLA for a chance at hearing the sound of each other’s voice.
Dollars and Sense
The UCLA Anderson Forecast is an essential tool for the nation’s economic policymakers.
Hope Springs Eternal
The Hope Street Family Center gives children of Los Angeles’ working poor a chance to reach their full potential.
The Slum Buster
Law Professor Gary Blasi and a group of students spent five months investigating California’s public schools, uncovering Dickensian conditions of squalor and neglect.
The Big Dig
UCLA’s researchers are making the most of modern tools and techniques to unlock the secrets of our shared pasts and cultures.
To Kill a Killer
UCLA scientists were the first to identify AIDS in 1981. Will they now become the first to develop a vaccine against the disease?
The Writing on the Wall
Judith Baca’s large-scale murals have illuminated the history and stories of Los Angeles’ diverse communities. Today, her students are learning to carry on the tradition.