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What’s in a (bird-related) name? Plenty, for these Bruins who hail from diverse areas of the UCLA College academic community.

A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.

Irv and Xiaoyan Drasnin’s commitment will help realize the vision of late communication professor Paul Rosenthal.

From Rafer Johnson to Madison Kocian, UCLA athletes and coaches have made a splash at the Games.

Get all the information on the Games — from athlete bios and event schedules to which alumni will be broadcasting.

Galloway, an alumnus of both universities, has been outspoken about the impact his UC education had on his life.

The landmark gift from Meyer and Renee Luskin will support the department’s mission of leveraging historical knowledge for the public good.

History professor David N. Myers speaks with the alumnus and longtime UCLA supporter about the power of the past to shape what’s next.

The board has elected eight members and four officers — including president, vice president, secretary and treasurer — whose terms began July 1.

A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.

The triple Bruin and English professor discusses how his move to Los Angeles from Ukraine helped shape his creative worldview.

Alumni Edward Barnett and Matt Kaczmarek are new board members; current member Cheryl Lott begins her term as board director July 1.

The double Bruin, who has been a longtime leader in the fields of law and philanthropy, was honored for her dedication to social justice.

How Victor Shi took up the crusade to get Gen Z out of apathy and into the voting booth — and became a social media star in the process.

As founding editor of the first Latino student magazine at UCLA, Félix J. Gutiérrez lifted the voice of a community. Today, his community is paying it forward.

David Placek ’75 might be the best product-branding guru on the planet. His secret? Sound symbolism.

Tapping into her Hawaiian roots, Kalena McElroy ’14 took a deep dive into fashion — and reinvented the bathing suit.

About to celebrate a 50-year career on the Great White Way, Judy Kaye, the diva’s diva of New York theater, calls herself “the luckiest girl alive.”

Walton, one of the greats of UCLA basketball, died last month. Here, a reflection on his pride in being a Bruin, his intersection with rock ’n’ roll, and his comfort in tea and a good book.

You can tell a lot about a graduate by the display on their cap.

This year’s graduates have faced unexpected challenges, but their experiences have brought them a sense of resilience and wisdom.

The UCLA alumna and celebrated poet discusses her writing journey and offers advice for aspiring authors.

A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.

Ihab Shahawi found his passion at UCLA — helping people affected by autism.

Walton, who was a two-time NCAA champion with UCLA, died Monday, May 27, following a prolonged battle with cancer.