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Robinson, once called “the greatest UCLA athlete of all time,” became the first Black player in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947.

How the UCLA mascots have evolved over the years to become the beloved bears we know today.

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

In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.

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

The Feb. 24 campus ceremony marked the first day–of–issue of U.S. Postal Service’s commemorative Wooden stamp.

Coach Wooden created two beloved characters to teach children that they, too, could climb the Pyramid of Success.

How does one forge a deep friendship with a legend? For Valorie Kondos Field, it all started at the UCLA bookstore.

How a streaming sensation’s happy-go-lucky manager taps into the eternal wisdom of “Coach.”

 At the meticulously reconstructed Wooden Den inside the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame, visitors can connect with Coach’s spirit — and get a dose of that old Bruin magic.

John Wooden’s legendary building blocks of success continue to shape the world — and character — of global business.

In this moving excerpt from his memoir, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 recounts one memorable Thanksgiving with Coach.

A lesson on tying shoes became a trademark of John Wooden as he guided his players to understanding that the key to success lies in mastering the basics.

Foster, a former UCLA and NFL running back, has spent the past seven seasons as the Bruins’ running backs coach.

Kelly, whose teams went 35-34 during his tenure as head coach, announced today that he is departing after six seasons in Westwood.

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

Over the course of six weeks, Bruin standouts dominated in three distinct collegiate athletic arenas — and brought home the hardware to prove it.

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

It’s that time again — an opportunity to take stock of a year filled with awe-inspiring achievements and more than a few surprises, and to celebrate the accomplishments of our entire Bruin community.

Easton, whose decades of service, leadership and philanthropic support left a lasting impact on UCLA, died Dec. 4.

The commemorative stamp, which goes on sale early next year, is a tribute to “the values he stood for and the timeless wisdom he shared,” Chancellor Block said.

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

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The anatomy of our beloved fight chant. Arms up!

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