Kindness, service to others resonate as themes of UCLA’s 2023 commencement
Alumnus and actor Randall Park, Chancellor Block and others encourage graduates to make meaningful change in the world.
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She followed in her daughters’ footsteps, now her sights are set on a master’s degree
After transferring from Los Angeles Valley College, Kelly Kingman, 55, is graduating with honors from UCLA.
Johanna Carbajal’s journey from lockup to law studies at UCLA
After years of foster care and incarceration, the single mom found her calling — and a welcoming space on campus.
First-gen transfer student takes aim at liver cancer
Thien Nguyen has seen too many people, including members of her family, suffering.
Q&A: Why actor Randall Park is bringing sensory inclusion to UCLA graduation
Noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys and a calming room will be available to audience members for the first time.
This Bruin is headed for the Space Force
During her four years at UCLA, Sam Vi-Tang found her calling — and friends she will never forget.
After finding virtual community during the pandemic, she’s showing peers how to connect
“As my family members helped each other, I hope to do that with a professional lens on a broader scale,” says graduating senior Samantha Gallegos.
Finding a future in a shared adventure with his son
Eduardo Jacques Martinez, a former Marine reservist, will apply his UCLA geology degree to studying renewable energy.
Fulfilling a family tradition but blazing her own trail
Morolake Omoya is the first Black UCLA student to earn three degrees in civil and environmental engineering.
He found that he had something unique to offer
For Drew Nishikawa, personal experience, a meaningful internship and a minor in disability studies pointed the way forward.
‘To be the person I’ve always wanted for myself, for others’
Graduating senior Antwan Adams keeps finding ways for others to benefit from his varied experiences.
The inspiring stories of the class of 2023
We spotlight the unique journeys of just some of the 14,000-plus Bruins who will receive their degrees this week.
Students aren’t the only ones graduating this commencement season
UCLA employee Christopher Bower tells us how professional development programs can help staff forge their future.
2 students honored as UCLA’s inaugural Class Artists
Singer-songwriter Paravi Das and filmmaker Jahmil Eady are recognized in a new program launched by the Chancellor’s Council on the Arts.
These UCLA seniors advanced sustainable farming with incarcerated youth in Cameroon
Working with Agriculture for Africa, seven Bruins got their hands dirty during spring break.
Aspiring urban planner chews into use of city property for outdoor dining
Research by Graham Rossmore, who will graduate with a master’s in urban planning, has already influenced Los Angeles policy decisions.
‘If there was one thing I needed to do, it was to give back’
Through her award-winning research and mentoring, Gloria Jiyoon Kim has helped light the path for transfer students.
Artists, politicians, activists to herald thousands of UCLA grads at 2023 commencement ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies, which are already underway, will crescendo June 16.
Q&A: For UCLA’s queer magazine, OutWrite, a bright future from a complicated past
Current editor Christopher Ikonomou says the publication didn’t always serve the entire LGBTQ+ community.
Class of COVID: Leah Likin dives deep into pandemic anxieties with her honors project
The graduating psychology student has been honored with a Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity.
Arjun Verma’s approach to science is equal parts heart and hands-on
Through his research and volunteering, the graduating senior and future medical student has already made an impact.
Randall Park to deliver UCLA College commencement address
The actor, writer, comedian and UCLA alumnus will speak at three ceremonies on June 16 at Pauley Pavilion.