UCLA in the community

More than 160 volunteers fanned out across the streets of Westwood as part of an annual effort to accurately tally the number of unhoused people living in the local community.

UCLA hosted the first annual LA Fire Research Conference to answer that question, convening researchers from across the U.S., agencies and survivors.

The campus is among an elite group of universities recognized for their deep commitment to community engagement across education, teaching and service.

Keel brings his expertise in the history of science, critical forensic analysis, public health research and legal studies to bear in seeking accountability for in-custody deaths. 

Work launched in the immediate aftermath of the January 2025 blazes continues to deliver practical insights and tools for wildfire risk reduction and disaster response.

Members of the Bruin community came together on Jan. 7 for a moving ceremony of remembrance, music and acts of healing.

Success Academy helped the Army veteran, who pays it forward by talking about his experience.

The year that was, while a year of marked by uncertainty and tragedy, was also a year filled with tremendous accomplishments by our faculty, students, alumni and staff, but it was also

Read about the dedication of faculty, staff, students and alumni to service, collaboration, connection and kindness.

They held an event to test soil samples from neighborhoods hit hard by the 2025 wildfires for lead and other contaminants.

Materials documenting nearly 100 years of community life at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center have been preserved for the public.

UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge offers four- to five-day all-inclusive stays, with full slates of activities and meals, during five major holiday periods.

The IEP Talent Award recognized UCLA Extension programs in fields such as medical, legal, education and data science.

UCLA and NBA legend’s Skyhook Foundation and Adidas give UCLA Community School students new gear.

The volunteer-led event drew more than 12,000 visitors in its 17th year.

The final gift from longtime donor Gertrude Pomish, who established a scholarship in 1998, reflects her life’s work.

A team of UCLA researchers is joining with community partners to test soil samples from neighborhoods hit hard by the blazes.

Miscast as Halloween villains and pests, Joey Curti's ‘Bats and Brews’ public tour shows their ecological value.

Bruins gathered in Wilson Plaza to celebrate culture, connection and the new space.

Los Bruins se reunieron en Wilson Plaza para celebrar la cultura y la conexión.

With a pilot class and inaugural panel, Extension’s new Bruin Collaborative ushers in a fresh series of programs in the heart of the city.

Wong, a professor and key founder of UCLA’s labor studies department, served as director of the center for 32 years.

Wong, a professor and key founder of UCLA’s labor studies department, served as director of the center for 32 years.

UCLA volunteers fanned out across L.A. on Saturday, Sept. 27, rolling up their sleeves to make a difference and remind Bruins and the city why service is at heart of the university’s mission.

It’s been a whirlwind time at UCLA, with move-in and Volunteer Day bookending a series of more than 120 True Bruin Welcome events.