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The Greatest Bruin You Don’t Know
Larry Farmer, who helped build UCLA basketball into a national powerhouse, finally tells his story.

An Underappreciated Author Gets Her Due
The age of streaming rediscovers the works of Octavia Butler.

A Fashionable Cause
Two Bruins reconnect to help combat Alzheimer’s by marrying philanthropy and style.

The Starship Social Enterprise
An award-winning UCLA academy is training the next generation of impact investors and nonprofit leaders.


A Dried-up Idea
In a new documentary, a UCLA professor says L.A. needs to rethink its relationship with water.

The Other Jackie Robinson
A new biography explores the forgotten legacy of Kenny Washington, the Bruin who broke the color barrier in the NFL.


Spinning a New Web
The federal government knows its web services are in desperate need of ingenuity. Is it any surprise it turned to three Bruins for help?


Yes, It’s Their Business
The new “Bruin Business 100” showcases the ingenuity — and entrepreneurial spirit — of a wide swath of alumni.



Fostering Success
Demontea Thompson and his twin brother are both foster care success stories. Now, through his research at UCLA, Demontea hopes to raise graduation rates for foster youth.


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.