UCLA environmental experts featured in PBS series about sustainability
Faculty, alumni and students from multiple disciplines are helping shape stories of accountability in “Sustaining US,” whose second season debuts Oct. 6
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M.F.A. students curate exhibition showcasing ‘intrinsic connections’ across Latino artists
“Descifrando Terrenos” features 13 Southern California artists and runs through Oct. 7
New student starts college journey thanks to mentor who was a Bruin
Freshman Emelin Vivar says then-senior Venezia Ramirez’s guidance helped her picture herself at UCLA.
History in the making: The Black Bruin Resource Center has arrived
Students, staff and faculty came out to celebrate the launch of the campus home for UCLA’s Black community.
Volunteer Day brings out Bruins across Los Angeles and around the world
About 1,500 people participated in a range of projects that included gardening, cleanups and meal packing.
Artist Ellen Reid’s SOUNDWALK re-imagines what a UCLA tour could be
The free app accompanies people through a public artwork that uses music to animate the campus's environment.
UCLA shares return to campus information in town halls with students, faculty and staff
Campus leaders explained policies around health and safety, instruction and classroom conduct, and requirements for those coming to a UCLA facility to live, work and learn.
Chancellor Gene Block surprises students on first day of classes
“I’ve been waiting a long time for this day, so have a first great day on campus,” Block said. “Hope you have a great year, be well, be safe and go Bruins!”
Thanks to UCLA graduate student, a lunar honor for explorer Matthew Henson
Jordan Bretzfelder, a UCLA doctoral student, proposed the idea while completing a summer internship at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston.
A new school year at UCLA unlike any other
After 18 months of Bruins being away, the campus looks forward to providing the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of change
Volunteer Day 2021 sends Bruins back out into the community to serve
There are more than 40 volunteer projects happening around the world on Saturday, Sept. 25.
With the world at a crossroads, UCLA Arts’ ‘10 Questions’ series returns to ask, ‘If not now, when?’
The public lecture-academic course will virtually bring together 30 people from campus and the community.
UCLA helps kick off new school year with block party in Westwood
The annual event brings students into the neighboring village, forging a connection that lasts throughout their time as Bruins.
With two new residence halls, UCLA comes closer to fulfilling a promise
Campus will soon be able to guarantee housing for all freshmen and transfers.
UCLA class of 2020 graduates return to campus to have their moments
The ceremonies held Sept. 12 were among 30 in-person makeup commencement events scheduled through November.
From building a more just world to providing a best-in-class student experience, UCLA excels across a range of rankings
No. 1 for community college transfer students, veterans and even college food.
English major Woody Brown wins UCLA creative writing award
Diagnosed with autism at age 2, the fourth-year student is an aspiring novelist.
‘Advancing the culture of community is the mission for UCLA’
Anna Spain Bradley, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, on what she’s learned after a year and what’s ahead.
Students’ community service projects earn Strauss scholarships
Jiseon Kim has helped save and improve a learning garden at her former grade school. Ada Chung created a service that provides career mentorship to adults on the autism spectrum.
Law students support Yurok Tribe effort to access culturally important species
They worked alongside tribal leaders to develop tools that would help navigate a complex patchwork of regulations.
UCLA Athletics introduces name, image and likeness program
Westwood Ascent will help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities, said Athletic Director Martin Jarmond.
UCLA Transportation kept campus moving in 2020, and learned lessons along the way
The department will continue supporting remote work arrangements, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and alleviate parking demand.
UCLA creates the Academy for Excellence in Medical Education
New academy brings together faculty from the David Geffen School of Medicine and the School of Education & Information Studies.
How a student newspaper became the ‘voice of the Asian American experience’
Gidra, which began at UCLA’s Campbell Hall in 1969, helped fill a media void by providing detailed historical context as well as personal narratives.
UCLA admits most accomplished class in its history
The campus saw robust growth in the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of its admitted freshman and transfer students.