Fandom of the Opera
Each year, Opera UCLA stages bold productions of some of the world’s greatest works, topped off with stunning student-designed costumes. Here, a showcase of the wild, witty and wonderful creativity of our theatrical Bruins.
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Mr. Bunche Goes to Washington
How a lunch at the White House with Eleanor Roosevelt paved the way for a UCLA icon’s civic greatness.
A True Son of Westwood
After 17 years at the helm, Gene Block will step down as chancellor in 2024. He leaves behind a powerful legacy.
Mrs. Block Remembers
For almost two decades, Carol Block, the chancellor’s wife, has also been part of the heart of UCLA.
The Secret Lives of Campus Buildings
The stories hidden within the stories of UCLA’s most august edifices may surprise you.
The Great Bruin Tradition Bracket
Pick your winner from the top 32 campus customs. Fill in your own bracket and let us know your favorite UCLA traditions!
A Dinner Fit for a Bruin
Four UCLA alums who have become stars in the culinary world come together to create a menu that will have your guests eight-clapping for more.
Thank You, Chancellor
Colleagues and alumni express their gratitude for years of exceptional leadership.
UCLA: A Space Odyssey
Since 1963, eight Bruins have flown into space. Today, UCLA scientists are creating a new constellation of Bruin brilliance.
The Odyssey Continues ...
A Nobel Prize winner, a tribute to Walt Cunningham, a new space medicine fellowship and more.
The Aesthete
Silvia Forni, the new director of the Fowler Museum, wants to prompt visitors to rethink their own views of the world.
A River Runs Through It
Bruin Jessie George’s research on ancient plant fossils at the La Brea Tar Pits may solve a vexing riddle: how to restore the habitat around the L.A. River.
