1625 opera – first ever by a woman – to be performed March 23 at UCLA Clark Library March 12, 2025 Francesca Caccini’s “La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’Isola di Alcina,” which premiered in Florence, Italy, will come to life in Los Angeles.
Combat veteran finds rhythm in medicine and music February 20, 2025 With a song in her heart, combat medic Triniti Gistand pursues a medical degree at UCLA.
Julio Frenk’s 4 Operas Everyone Should See February 4, 2025 We asked our new chancellor, an opera buff: What works should everyone experience?
The New Chancellor Asked; We Answered February 4, 2025 Julio Frenk had some pressing questions about L.A., his new city. We turned to UCLA experts to fill in the blanks.
The Past Is Present February 4, 2025 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.
Sinatra family piano with storied legacy finds new home at UCLA December 12, 2024 The Bösendorfer was originally a gift to the family from longtime Frank Sinatra songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen.
Sing a Song of UCLA October 7, 2024 For almost a century, Westwood has seen a lot of amazing musical moments.
UCLA Library announces winning composition for Resonate 2024 September 17, 2024 Yi-Ting Lu’s “An Unopened Seashell” was selected from more than 500 entries of saxophone, percussion and piano pieces.
Birdsong(s) September 3, 2024 Enjoy a mixtape curated by Adam Bradley, professor and founding director of the Laboratory for Race and Popular Culture at UCLA.
In memoriam: Ralph Shapiro, 92, alumnus, philanthropist and lifelong supporter of UCLA August 30, 2024 Shapiro, who for more than half a century played an immense role in the life of campus as a donor, volunteer, mentor and advisor, died Aug. 14.
30 Perfect Songs for Your Summer Road Trip July 1, 2024 Hop in your ride, put the windows down, turn the volume up. We have the playlist you didn’t know you needed.
CAP UCLA’s 2024–25 season brings global artistry to Los Angeles June 25, 2024 Artistic director Edgar Miramontes’ first-season lineup features more than 80 artists from around the world.
Uniting art and science, from concert hall to carbon cycle June 13, 2024 Sarah Worden, who will earn her doctorate in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, double-majored in music and physics as an undergrad.
Berry Gordy, music trailblazer, visits UCLA June 6, 2024 The new UCLA Berry Gordy Music Industry Center brings the music mogul’s commitment to artistic excellence and social justice to campus.
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music to receive $5 million gift to establish Berry Gordy Music Industry Center May 21, 2024 The center will enrich the school’s music industry bachelor’s program with initiatives designed to support students as they pursue their careers.
Melissa Bilal named to new Promise Chair in Armenian Music, Arts, and Culture at UCLA February 21, 2024 The endowed chair will support research, undergraduate and graduate courses in Armenian music, and academic conferences.
UCLA honored as a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for 2023–24 February 13, 2024 Six faculty members and researchers are conducting projects from Botswana to Japan, expanding and deepening the university’s global engagement.
Bringing Black history, lives into focus at UCLA February 1, 2024 Join Bruins across campus for public performances, art and discussions happening this month.
Happenings for February February 1, 2024 A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
The 25 Greatest Holiday Songs You’ve Never Heard December 5, 2023 Our playlist of secret seasonal tunes will have you jingle-belling through the winter.