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Beyond Binary
Bruins have long sought to make UCLA a more inclusive environment for people of all genders and sexual and romantic orientations. Now, those efforts are accelerating.

Confronting the ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Mental Health Disorders
UCLA is searching for ways to spot early signs of depression and anxiety.

My Barbarian: 20 Years of Making Art and Theater Together
The art collective was founded in Los Angeles and traces its roots to UCLA.


Pockets of Paradise on Campus
Take a closer look at the oases of nature at UCLA where wild flora and fauna flourish.

California’s Housing Crisis
UCLA minds across campus are seeking solutions to one problem: How to affordably house all the state’s residents.

A Long Road to a Nobel Prize
When Ardem Patapoutian left Lebanon to study in the U.S., he had no idea that research science could be a career.



Black History Month: Read, Watch, Listen 2022 Edition
Bruins recommend works for education and enjoyment to celebrate throughout February.

A Bookman’s Impact on the Library System
Lawrence Clark Powell, for whom UCLA’s iconic library is named, was the university’s chief librarian and a prolific writer.

Telling the Stories of Climate Change
Although science is the basis of Peter Prengaman’s work as a climate and environmental news director, he always looks for the human angle.

Terence Keel on the Christian Roots of ‘Race Science’
The professor examines the cultural and theological backgrounds of traditional thinking.

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.

SwabSeq: Scalable, Sensitive and Fast COVID-19 Testing
The UCLA–developed diagnostic technology has helped keep the university and other large client organizations operational during the pandemic.

Sequencing Complete: A Visit to UCLA’s SwabSeq Lab
Chancellor Gene Block tours the COVID-19 testing lab, as processes automate and capacity expands.

2021: The Year in Pictures
Look back at how UCLA Magazine captured many of the year’s brightest, darkest and most inspiring moments.


Staying Gold: Gold Shield, Alumnae of UCLA
An honorary support group celebrates 85 years of service to the Bruin community.

Easy on the Ears: Bruins Find Their Voices in Podcasting
Through the virtual airwaves, they can tell deeper, more immersive stories than is possible with conventional journalism.

Double Dividends: UCLA’s Student Investment Fund
UCLA Anderson’s 25-year-old program trains students to be skilled investors, while lending support to the school and charitable causes.

Culture Club: The Brilliance of UCLA Gymnastics
In an era filled with challenges, Bruin gymnasts celebrate their individuality and evolve their sport ― as a big, multiethnic family.