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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.
The Suffragent
How Victor Shi took up the crusade to get Gen Z out of apathy and into the voting booth — and became a social media star in the process.
Freedom Writer
As founding editor of the first Latino student magazine at UCLA, Félix J. Gutiérrez lifted the voice of a community. Today, his community is paying it forward.
Fountains of Youth
When it comes to sunny, enthusiastic evangelists for the UCLA experience, you can’t touch the Bruin tour guides. These are their stories.
Name Dropper
David Placek ’75 might be the best product-branding guru on the planet. His secret? Sound symbolism.
It’s All Going Swimmingly
Tapping into her Hawaiian roots, Kalena McElroy ’14 took a deep dive into fashion — and reinvented the bathing suit.
She’ll Give Your Regards to Broadway
About to celebrate a 50-year career on the Great White Way, Judy Kaye, the diva’s diva of New York theater, calls herself “the luckiest girl alive.”
Filling a Need
For some students fleeing war and violence around the world, a safe harbor for their dreams has emerged in an unlikely place: the UCLA School of Dentistry.
A Perfect Union
Saba Waheed has dedicated her life to social justice. As the new director of the UCLA Labor Center, she’s now on the front lines in the fight for workers’ rights.
Summer 2024: Contributors/Masthead
Editorial and art contributors to the Spring 2024 issue of UCLA Magazine.
The Promise of Cameroon
UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute is out to definitively map the African rainforests, a mission that could revolutionize climate science — and just maybe save the planet.
Gamers’ New Target: Breast Cancer
An updated video game offers a novel research tool in the fight against breast cancer.
Remembering Bill Walton
Walton, one of the greats of UCLA basketball, died last month. Here, a reflection on his pride in being a Bruin, his intersection with rock ’n’ roll, and his comfort in tea and a good book.
The Road Ahead
During difficult times, it’s important to look at the big picture — including the many ways UCLA continues to thrive.
The Future Is Now
With three key acquisitions, UCLA is laying out a bold new vision for the years ahead.
Saving the Planet, One Block at a Time
Gaurav N. Sant is transforming carbon dioxide into concrete. He was inspired by … seashells.
Building a Portfolio of Hope
Mining her own life for inspiration, Erika Hirugami is turning a spotlight on the beautiful art of undocumented creatives. She’s also changing their lives.
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.
