How Westwood Got Its Groove Back
“First Thursdays” — a UCLA event series that brings pedestrian-friendly Broxton Avenue alive — is rekindling the storied L.A. neighborhood’s old magic.
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Overcoming the Odds
Recent grad Nilton Serva ’23 tells of his incredible journey from incarcerated youth to proud Bruin — and how coming to Westwood changed his life forever.
Diving In
Tongva artist Mercedes Dorame ’03 has brought Catalina Island to the Getty, hoping to reaffirm her tribe’s presence — and meaning — in Los Angeles.
The Gift of Lives
UCLA has become a world leader in organ transplants, giving hope — and many more years — to patients.
From ‘Rags’ to Bruins
How the UCLA mascots have evolved over the years to become the beloved bears we know today.
Every Vote Counts. But Who’s Counting?
Four UCLA professors are helping lead the charge in protecting our democracy.
5 Years, 5 Goals
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt discusses UCLA’s exciting new five-year Strategic Plan.
Living Between Worlds
Wu Tsang M.F.A. ’10 is one of our most fascinating and talented provocateurs, challenging the very notion of what art is — and what it can be.
The New Frontiers
A series of new property additions will expand UCLA’s ability to serve students and the city of Los Angeles.
No Sweat
A Bruin scientist discovers a radically easy new way to diagnose stress — and do something about it.
The Original L.A. Law
Over its 75-year history, UCLA Law has tackled some of society’s most critical issues. But it’s only getting started.
Spring 2024: Contributors/Masthead
Editorial and art contributors to the Spring 2024 issue of UCLA Magazine.
Lessons in Inches and Miles
Coach Wooden created two beloved characters to teach children that they, too, could climb the Pyramid of Success.
The Man, the Myth, the Mentor
How does one forge a deep friendship with a legend? For Valorie Kondos Field, it all started at the UCLA bookstore.
A ‘Lasso’ Around John Wooden
How a streaming sensation’s happy-go-lucky manager taps into the eternal wisdom of “Coach.”
Coach’s Corner
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.
The $10 Billion Pyramid
John Wooden’s legendary building blocks of success continue to shape the world — and character — of global business.
A Man to Be Thankful For
In this moving excerpt from his memoir, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 recounts one memorable Thanksgiving with Coach.
A Legacy in Laces
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.
The Time Traveler
With affirmative action under attack, historian Eddie R. Cole ponders the past as American colleges and universities barrel toward an uncertain future.