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Kiefer and the Magic of Improvisation
The award-winning producer and pianist talks about his musical aspirations and how attending UCLA changed his identity.
2 Campus Eateries Ready for Summer
After two years of restrictions, an award-winning mainstay and an acclaimed newcomer are open for outdoor dining.
At Last, a Home for Works on Paper
The Hammer’s new third-floor gallery is the museum’s first dedicated to its extensive collection of prints and drawings.
My Barbarian: 20 Years of Making Art and Theater Together
The art collective was founded in Los Angeles and traces its roots to UCLA.
An Alternative to Knee Replacement
Decreasing blood flow to the inflamed area can help relieve pain and restore function.
Rap Lyrics as Literature
UCLA scholars teach hip-hop as the most popular form of American contemporary poetry.
The Inclusive Children’s Books of Oriel María Siu
The UCLA alumna couldn’t find the kinds of stories she wanted to read to her daughter, so she wrote her own.
Researchers Analyze the ‘True Cost’ of Car Congestion
Pricing roadways could reduce traffic on L.A.’s busiest freeways.
A Legacy in Plain Sight: The Murals of Judy Baca
In light of a retrospective at the Museum of Latin American Art, many are revisiting the professor’s striking public artwork.
Sister Act
These Bruin siblings, for whom service is a family affair, have fed hundreds through their year-old foundation.
Supply Chain Shortages Hit Home
Professor Christopher Tang points out the causes of the crisis — and offers possible solutions.
Children’s Clock Ticks Again at UCLA Stein Eye Institute
A Disney Imagineer created a mural — with the timepiece at its center — designed to cheer young patients.
Eric Jager’s Long Road to Hollywood
The professor’s true crime tale set in medieval France was finally turned into a film 15 years after publishing.
Volunteers Create Paintings for COVID Victims’ Families
Artists from the 3 Wishes Program create paintings on fingerprinted canvases for grieving families.
The Benefits of Drinking Natural Wine
Alum John Stanley advocates drinking vino that’s more expressive and “alive.”
Two Professors Co-Direct Film About Harsh Border Crossing
“Águilas” documents hope and loss in the Arizona desert.
The Great Bruin Quiz of Summer ’21
Do you think you know UCLA? It’s time to put your knowledge to the test!
Red Planet, Golden Opportunity: Mapping Mars for Mankind
Has there ever been life on Mars? Or water? UCLA scientists dig deep for answers.
The Wright Stuff: Men’s Water Polo Lands 12th NCAA Title
Coach Adam Wright explains how his players kept afloat during the pandemic and emerged as national champions.
Writer Moisés Zamora Leaps From UCLA Extension to ‘Selena’ on Netflix
The showrunner, who took courses in TV writing, says, ‘It was my calling to be a storyteller.’
‘I Dare You.’ Celebrating Jazz With Terence Blanchard
As part of Jazz Appreciation Month in April, Herb Alpert School of Music’s Blanchard speaks about his work and the future of the artform.
An Elevated Mission: The Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center
Overnight, the center shifted its focus, helping to keep UCLA safe from COVID-19.
Quick Question: The Next Pandemic
Dr. Robert Kim-Farley of the Fielding School of Public Health explains how to avoid another “viral tsunami.”