Campus unveils Four-Point Plan for a Safer, Stronger UCLA September 5, 2024 The plan focuses on safety and well-being, engagement across differences, free speech and internal improvement.
UCLA Fulbright awardees will soon depart for global destinations August 5, 2024 Six recent graduates and one faculty member will conduct research and promote cultural exchanges.
UCLA increases number of California residents and underrepresented students admitted for fall 2024 July 31, 2024 Admissions of first-year California students increased 2.5% to 8,795, with 37% coming from historically underrepresented groups.
Helping students from diverse backgrounds prepare for graduate school July 23, 2024 The annual McNair Scholars Conference at UCLA is expected to draw hundreds of students from universities across the U.S.
Julio Frenk to take helm of UCLA, nation’s No. 1–ranked public university, as its 7th chancellor June 12, 2024 The renowned public health researcher and president of the University of Miami is recognized globally as a visionary leader in higher education.
She hopes to leave things better than she found them June 10, 2024 Some of USAC President Naomi Hammonds’ most important contributions at UCLA might not be seen — but they can be felt.
Women, people of color drive viewer ratings for top streaming films May 23, 2024 Part 2 of UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report on film studies the state of streaming as the industry looks to contract.
Ary Amaya is 27 acres into an Indigenous-led reforestation of L.A. She’s far from done April 22, 2024 The UCLA graduate student is helping ensure that Native ecology drives the region’s land management for centuries to come.
Historic gift to UCLA School of Law advances Latino legal scholarship April 22, 2024 The donation from Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, will bolster the Critical Race Studies program.
Persistent gaps for Black Californians would take over 248 years to close April 11, 2024 The State of Black California 2024 report analyzes two decades of socioeconomic status data.
UCLA infuses the arts into collaborative classes for Bruins and incarcerated students March 26, 2024 The Prison Education Program recently hosted a special campus performance for participants in its innovative prison-based spoken-word course.
UCLA honors alumna Yasmin Delahoussaye with Fiat Lux Award March 21, 2024 The longtime educator and advocate has helped thousands of low-income students of color earn college scholarships and degrees.
Newsroom’s top videos: Wooden’s stamp on history, Bruinettes pride and more March 11, 2024 In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.
Diversity in demand: People of color, women – in audience and on the big screen – hold keys to industry survival March 7, 2024 People of color also hit historic highs while women drop in key jobs, according to UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.
Four hands, two hearts, one mission March 6, 2024 Benjamin Lewis is the only American Sign Language instructor on campus; alumna Mariam Janvelyan is UCLA’s only ASL interpreter.
An even Bigger Bang: Chuck Lorre’s $24.5 million gift to empower low-income STEM students March 4, 2024 The new UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program will boost scholarship funding and cultivate leaders in science and technology.
Women on history, today’s realities and visions for the future March 1, 2024 From conferences to art making, explore events across campus that represent the diverse experiences, leadership and research of women.
Marcus Hunter pens alternative histories of racial healing, cues Rihanna February 29, 2024 The professor’s latest book uses creative nonfiction to show how one of the nation’s most divisive topics is bigger than money.
UCLA College Corps receives second grant from governor’s office February 22, 2024 The announcement comes as AmeriCorps leaders, state legislators look to campus program to inform national service campaign.
Daniela Cortez Bravo: Elevating student voices in UCLA’s Hispanic-Serving Institution efforts February 20, 2024 The HSI initiative will be hosting a campus forum on nurturing Latino excellence on Feb. 22.
Watch: Bruinettes bring pillar of the HBCU experience to UCLA February 20, 2024 Since last fall, the danceline performance group has carved out a new space for Black inclusion at Bruin sporting events.
Q&A: Cindy Fan on the importance of global studies and perspectives February 12, 2024 The UCLA professor and vice provost recently joined the National Academy of International Education, an honorary society and think tank.
IN FOCUS: Black History Month February 12, 2024 Read a curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Black voices, histories and research.
2023 reflections: Stepping boldly into the future December 23, 2023 It’s that time again — an opportunity to take stock of a year filled with awe-inspiring achievements and more than a few surprises, and to celebrate the accomplishments of our entire Bruin community.
UCLA creates first disability studies major at a California public university December 20, 2023 The new program, launched 16 years after the existing minor was formed, accepted its first students in fall 2023.