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Walter Thompson-Hernández applies lessons from being a lifelong Bruin to his help make sure his multimedia stories illuminate subcultures and don’t exploit them.

Veteran reporters came to UCLA to discuss demographic and political trends that will determine who controls Congress.

Blizzard Entertainment executive and UCLA alumnus Frank Pearce was the keynote speaker for the nearly 2,000 students receiving certificates.

The congressman delivered the Bernard Brodie Distinguished Lecture on the Conditions of Peace, sponsored by UCLA’s Burkle Center for International Relations.

Graduating students and guests will attend nearly 60 commencement ceremonies, receptions and celebrations across campus.

UCLA’s Sarah T. Roberts spoke with the executive about how the world’s largest social media platform balances free expression with creating a safe community for all.

Former California governor shares political wisdom from his decades of public service in Zev Yaroslavsky's “Today’s Los Angeles,” an advanced seminar in public policy.

UCLA event features designers from “Coming to America” and “Black Panther” talking about bringing fictional African countries to life on screen.

Featured among the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture’s 100-plus events: Kyle Abraham, Angélique Kidjo, Kenya HARA and Brett Steele.

Former military analyst who was jailed for sharing classified documents with WikiLeaks spoke to 1,000 at Royce Hall and then later met with students.

The eighth annual event at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television drew a packed house to hear from many of the Oscar-nominated designers.

UCLA alumnae and film and TV veterans Gina Prince-Bythewood and Felicia D. Henderson share experiences with fighting for representation and advice for aspiring writers.

During the Winston C. Doby lecture, the co-founder of the United Farms Workers outlined a history of civil rights and encouraged the audience to keep fighting for justice.

UCLA School of Law panel spotlights the disparate impact of sexual harassment and assault on racial minorities, low-wage workers and immigrants.

In a broad discussion of economic matters, Steve Mnuchin shared his thoughts on tax cuts, trade imbalance and what has him concerned about the future.

In his speech at Royce Hall, Rahm Emanuel focused on education, criminal justice and business.

As part of Black History Month, UCLA’s ‘Why History Matters’ event series bears witness to stories of black women.

UCLA hosted California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon’s lecture series featuring three artists talking about how their work responds to and shapes their worlds.

Sexual harassment and power dynamics in the workplace are the focus of a seminar series that will feature alumnae, legal leaders.

UCLA faculty and students help frame discussions on vital policy issues as candidates face off at Royce Hall.

Jennifer Ferro, senior fellow at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, stresses the good that can come just from listening.

The iconic TV producer reflected on his decades-long career in a wide-ranging discussion for the launch of the latest issue of UCLA’s public policy magazine, Blueprint.

From taking radio into orbit to pioneering work on organ transplants, Rothblatt was recognized for a lifetime of accomplishments.

Known for bringing together jazz and classical music, Jang will present a series of concerts, lectures and a film screening

Events feature Ai Weiwei, Al Gore, Taylor Mac, Kyle Abraham, Meleko Mokgosi and others.