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Lessons in Inches and Miles
Coach Wooden created two beloved characters to teach children that they, too, could climb the Pyramid of Success.
The Man, the Myth, the Mentor
How does one forge a deep friendship with a legend? For Valorie Kondos Field, it all started at the UCLA bookstore.
A ‘Lasso’ Around John Wooden
How a streaming sensation’s happy-go-lucky manager taps into the eternal wisdom of “Coach.”
Coach’s Corner
At the meticulously reconstructed Wooden Den inside the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame, visitors can connect with Coach’s spirit — and get a dose of that old Bruin magic.
The $10 Billion Pyramid
John Wooden’s legendary building blocks of success continue to shape the world — and character — of global business.
A Man to Be Thankful For
In this moving excerpt from his memoir, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 recounts one memorable Thanksgiving with Coach.
A Legacy in Laces
A lesson on tying shoes became a trademark of John Wooden as he guided his players to understanding that the key to success lies in mastering the basics.
The Time Traveler
With affirmative action under attack, historian Eddie Cole ponders the past as American colleges and universities barrel toward an uncertain future.
Game On
Maddy Wojdak Marquissee M.B.A. ’19 is growing League of Legends — and helping to level the playing field for women in gaming.
Love at the 50-Yard Line
For the debut of our new column, “My Very Own UCLA,” Michelle Strowhiro ’07 tells about coming to Westwood to march in the band — and finding the love of her life.
Triple Play
Over the course of six weeks, Bruin standouts dominated in three distinct collegiate athletic arenas — and brought home the hardware to prove it.
The Lab at 10,000 Feet
Welcome to White Mountain Research Center, UCLA’s high-altitude research laboratories some 300 miles north of Los Angeles.
The Provocative, Enduring Power of Amir H. Fallah
The internationally acclaimed Iranian American artist and UCLA alum strives to illuminate human nature.
Winter 2024: Contributors/Masthead
Editorial and art contributors to the Winter 2024 issue of UCLA Magazine.
Ghost Story
How a UCLA computer scientist discovered a missing link in the long and tangled story of human evolution.
A Moment in the Life of UCLA
Witness 30 different perspectives on a typical spring afternoon from across UCLA.
Forever Young
Charles E. Young, UCLA chancellor from 1968 to 1997, died in October at age 91. He left behind an incredible legacy.
International Treasure: Book of Secrets
How Bruins are shining new light on one of the world’s oldest and most mysterious publications.