Commencement 2025

The UCLA College commencement was a celebration of remarkable graduates and the strength of the university’s values in a shifting world.

UCLA’s Career Center and Alumni Association are assets in helping graduates plan life after college.

Sydney Richardson and Jorge Parra Jr. turn personal histories into powerful, creative statements.

As nearly 15,000 Bruins prepare to launch into the next chapter of their lives, we are pleased to honor them by spotlighting just a few of their stories.

Four graduating Center for Community College Partnerships peer advisors share memories and offer advice to future transfers.

Arismel Tena Meza is graduating with a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and an education that goes beyond the lab. 

The duo hopes their podcast and website inspire students to learn about their rights as workers.

Homemade queso de cincho and a transnational flight inspired Guillermo Miranda to look at history through the lens of dairy.

During her time as a UCLA undergrad, Evelyn Giron’s work has sought to challenge literary norms, centering Central American voices.

The graduating seniors look back on how the support network set them up for success.

Ananya Ravikumar’s passion for finding solutions is leading her to a Ph.D. in gene therapy.

Solar physicist Brandon Lazard, who will graduate in June with a master’s in space physics, shares his outlook on life and science.

Amanda Penichet hopes to pursue a career as a physician.

Bridging ethnic studies, policy and public health, future physician-activist Ryan Horio seeks to shape a more equitable society.

Sohan Talluri’s impact at UCLA goes beyond the lab, to creating opportunity and building a legacy of inclusion.

The Grammy Award winner and UCLA alum will keynote the College’s three ceremonies on Friday, June 13, in Pauley Pavilion.