WWII veteran, 102, regains his hearing and social life, thanks to UCLA cochlear implant program
In June, Irvin Poff became one of the oldest Americans to receive the life-changing technology.
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Former Navy submarine expert takes on new mission at UCLA
Graduate student Daryl Barker is committed to helping other nontraditional students navigate the “invisible requirements” of academia.
Veterans Day event focuses on rebuilding connections
About 100 military-connected Bruins gathered for the annual celebration.
Professor’s opera about veterans and mental health to screen at film festival
Kenneth Wells’ libretto for “Veteran Journeys” explores the trauma of war, family conflicts, homelessness recovery and hope.
From building a more just world to providing a best-in-class student experience, UCLA excels across a range of rankings
No. 1 for community college transfer students, veterans and even college food.
UCLA ranked No. 1 public university for fifth straight year by U.S. News & World Report
Since Gene Block became chancellor in 2007, UCLA has risen from the No. 4 public university to the top of the U.S. News rankings.
UCLA and the VA: Marching forward
Tony DeFrancesco looks to build on a partnership that extends back 70 years.
How the pandemic tests and demonstrates veterans’ resiliency
Q&A with Tess Banko, Marine Corps veteran and executive director of the UCLA/VA Veteran Family Wellness Center.
Even amid COVID-19, UCLA programs continue to serve those who served
Online social activities, remote counseling and drive-up food drives are among the resources offered to veterans.
UCLA, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System launch nurse residency program
The program will be the only VA post-licensure residency program in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.
Operation Mend receives customized shuttle bus to help veterans
The shuttle will take them to and from appointments.
Operation Mend cheered on at New York City Veterans Day Parade
Veterans, their family members, program staff and supporters, walked behind a huge banner on the streets of Manhattan.
UCLA Veterans Day ceremony salutes those who served
Ceremonies on Wilson Plaza provide the university community an opportunity to recognize their sacrifices.
UCLA to recognize sacrifice of veterans at special ceremony
Nov. 8 event will also feature a resource fair showcasing all the services offered to military veterans.
Adding mental health specialists to primary care clinics boosts vets’ access to outpatient services
Research brief: The experience of the Veterans Health Administration may inform other health systems aiming to improve care delivery.
UCLA hosts Jackie Robinson Fantasy Camp for Veterans
Those in attendance also got to watch the Bruins baseball team practice and chat with players and head coach John Savage.
$2.15 million bequest enhances UCLA scholarship support for veterans and other students
The gift is from the estate of alumna Mary Lou Steinmetz, continuing her family’s long history of support for the campus.
UCLA student veterans bring VA garden back to life
For the last two years volunteers have done work restoring and maintaining the 15-acre garden.
UCLA honors veterans for their service
Ceremonies on Wilson Plaza provide the university community an opportunity to recognize their sacrifices.
UCLA Marine veteran will use his expertise to make soldiers safer
Doctoral student Zeeshan Parvez plans to use his studies in materials chemistry to create a business that provides tools and training to protect against IEDs.
$20.1 million grant expands UCLA Operation Mend’s mental health program
Wounded Warrior Project funding will allow more post 9-11 veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and mild traumatic brain injury to receive treatment.
Vietnam veteran marks 10 years of walks to raise money for UCLA’s Operation Mend
Ric Ryan, 72, has raised $125,000 to support veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
UCLA Volunteer Day makes an impact in L.A. and around the world
The 10th anniversary of the annual day of service included helping veterans in West Los Angeles, a village cleanup in Namibia and a blood drive in Hong Kong.
Remembering UCLA alumnae who died serving in WWII
An estimated 400,000 American women served in non-combat roles during World War II. Approximately 500 — including five from UCLA — gave their lives.