A New Chancellor, A New Era
His talents and passion for service have already brought him to the pinnacle of government and academia internationally. Now Julio Frenk prepares to steer UCLA into the future.
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How to Survive Valentine’s Day
The day we set aside to celebrate love can sometimes feel like nothing but stress. Here’s how to guarantee that love is in the air.
Living Her Values
A leader in global health, she brings to UCLA an impressive resume and a long list of accomplishments. Meet the chancellor’s partner, Felicia Marie Knaul.
The Road Out
A double Bruin and current staffer talks about the twisting path out of his tumultuous childhood — and how coming to UCLA changed the trajectory of his life.
A Valuable Lesson
A new textbook exploring the rich — and largely untold — history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders gets ready for its close-up.
True Blue
A UCLA art historian is exploring what the color blue can tell us about the hidden history of Indigenous peoples.
Performance Art
Actionplay, a pioneering New York theater company, is opening the stage door for neurodiverse kids. That’s due to the bold vision of Aaron Feinstein, who found his voice — and his calling — at UCLA.
Express Yourself
Newly elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, philosopher Paul Taylor has a unique story to tell — about comedy, Hallmark movies and Black aesthetics in the U.S.
Julio Frenk’s 4 Operas Everyone Should See
Our new chancellor is an opera buff extraordinaire. We asked him: What works should everyone make sure they experience?
A New Chancellor, A New Era
His talents and passion for service have already brought him to the pinnacle of government and academia internationally. Now Julio Frenk prepares to steer UCLA into the future.
The New Chancellor Asked; We Answered
On moving to L.A., Julio Frenk had some pressing questions about his new home. We turned to UCLA experts to fill in the blanks.
Where Art, Science — and Bruin Excellence — Collide
UCLA arts creators and institutions took center stage at the nation’s largest art event.
The Quiet Warrior
When Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made solving the city’s homelessness problem one of her administration’s top priorities, she turned to Lourdes Castro Ramírez to get it done.
The Past Is Present
All across campus, UCLA faculty and staff are preserving endangered pieces of cultural heritage, allowing us to better understand our world — and our place in it.
Can UCLA Really Be America’s Healthiest Campus?
With pioneering treatments, research and outreach, UCLA's health-centered approach is becoming a national model.
Winter 2025: Contributors/Masthead
Editorial and art contributors to the Winter 2025 issue of UCLA Magazine.
What Will Happen in 2025? Our Experts Tell Us What’s Coming
Six faculty members tell us what they see transpiring in their fields over the next 12 months.
