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At a hundred years and counting, UCLA’s world-famous marching band keeps drumming up Bruin pride.

As it celebrates both 30 years of bringing innovative theater to Westwood and its unique bond with UCLA, the Geffen Playhouse continues to enchant.

The iconic comedian just endowed a scholarship at UCLA. She talks about how Westwood became the spot where her rise to stardom began.

In an era of shadowy politics, UCLA professor Jeff Lewis is shining a light on how Congress actually votes.

An overview of the stories in UCLA Magazine’s Winter Issue.

Breaking new ground in understanding human bonds is the mission of a diverse cadre of UCLA researchers.

UCLA’s scholarly and creative work travels far beyond our labs, studio spaces and classrooms. It serves our communities.

It’s the question almost every parent in America is asking these days. The answer is: Yes. The case for higher education is a case for humanity.

The UCLA Research Park is two years away from opening its doors. But it’s already buzzing with energy and ideas.

A legendary UCLA professor, Donald Shoup left a brilliant, if odd, legacy: He taught America how to park.

6 tips on how to push back — nicely — on those who say college isn’t worth it.

Dino Di Carlo is on a mission to build a more humane connection between people and the technology they use.

At a time when everyone seems to be shouting and no one seems to be listening, UCLA’s Campus Community Conversations are building bridges across differences, one chat at a time.

Editorial and art contributors to the Winter 2026 issue of UCLA Magazine.

Emmy-nominated producer Shamell Bell has used dance to bridge performance, healing and political practice.

The Washington Post spoke with UCLA’s Travis Longcore about an increasing concern among ecologists: the rise in excessive nighttime garden lighting. Illuminating gardens harms insects, birds, bats and other small mammals, and can even make plants less productive. It may seem like your garden “goes to sleep,” says Longcore, senior associate director of the UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability. “But then there’s all these things that come to life at night.” Read more about UCLA in today’s CNN, USA Today and other outlets.

The Bruin, who earned his bachelor’s degree in 1948, made a lasting impact on the campus’s conservation and sustainability efforts.

She introduced students to the science underlying ancient materials and encouraged them to think like materials detectives.

Jewish Journal reported on UCLA Hillel’s “Celebration of Jewish Resilience,” an event that brought together students, faculty and community leaders to reflect on campus climate and Jewish identity. UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk emphasized that “hate has ...

Bruins on the gridiron, the cultural stakes of the halftime show, sports betting and more.

Stephanie Balkwill of UCLA’s Center for Buddhist Studies details how the Walk for Peace embodies Buddhist teachings.

The Associated Press cited UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor Michael Jerrett in response to a recent study tying particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 U.S. deaths per year. “The estimates they’re coming up with are reasonable,” said Jerrett. “We need more of them. It’s only if we’re doing multiple studies with many different designs that we gain scientific confidence of our outcomes.” Read more about UCLA in today's New York Times, Agence-France Presse and other outlets.

Newsweek cited a new study by UCLA anthropology professor Molly Fox showing that pregnancy and breastfeeding are linked with stronger cognitive function in postmenopausal women. “If we can figure out, as a next step, why those reproductive patterns lead to better cognitive outcomes in old age, then we can work toward figuring out how to craft therapies,” Fox said. Fox was also quoted in KABC-TV and KTLA-TV. Read more about UCLA in today’s NBC News, LAist and other outlets.

UCLA professor Siobhan Braybrook discusses what this field and its funding mean to each of us.

Events honoring Black communities, resilience and creativity are taking place during the observance month on and around campus.