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Bruins on the gridiron, the cultural stakes of the halftime show, sports betting and more.

A former student-athlete and coach, Layne was a lifelong fan of multiple Bruin sports and a UCLA donor across six decades.

The year that was, while a year of marked by uncertainty and tragedy, was also a year filled with tremendous accomplishments by our faculty, students, alumni and staff, but it was also

Read about the standout performances, major transitions and alumni who made headlines on the biggest stages in sports.

The title is the 14th for the team, who repeated as champs after winning in 2024.

Chesney, most recently the head coach at James Madison University, has more than 25 years of collegiate coaching experience.

In “Air Jordan,” UCLA professor Adam Bradley explores the NBA legend’s life, legacy and enduring impact.

The Bruin gymnast has been juggling books, the balance beam and the ballroom.

Not many groups stick together this long, but this band of Bruin grads is committed to boosting spirits for the long haul.

Partnering with Alienware, UCLA is turning digital play into a new model for connection and learning.

UCLA’s Carrying the university’s legacy of academic and athletic excellence into the coast-to-coast conference, Bruins haven’t just competed — they have excelled.

The winning university in the lifesaving competition will receive $1 million for student and community health initiatives.

Jordan Chiles and Brooklyn Moors won individual national titles as the Bruins advanced, with a chance to capture an eighth national crown.

Robinson, once called “the greatest UCLA athlete of all time,” became the first Black player in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947.

For the first time in its history, the UCLA women’s basketball team will compete in the NCAA’s Final Four. And Bruin fans are invited to watch.

The Bruin, whose gifts have enhanced many areas across UCLA’s campus, enjoyed a long, successful career in the restaurant industry.

Next up, UCLA will face the winner of the March 31 showdown between the USC Trojans and the University of Connecticut.

The victory marks the program’s first conference championship since winning the Pac-10 crown in 2006 and UCLA’s second Big Ten title.

Giving during the weeklong campaign totaled nearly $2.87 million, a more than 50% increase over last year, and included over 7,000 gifts.

With the 11-8 win over the Trojans at Stanford’s Avery Aquatic Center, the team brought home its 13th national title and UCLA’s 124th overall.

As we head into the holidays and prepare to usher in 2025, Newsroom takes a look back at the accomplishments of the Bruin community and the highlights of 2024.

The Big Ten defensive leader and team captain is a Butkus Award semifinalist.

Jarmond’s leadership has broadened UCLA’s national footprint and strengthened student-athlete success on and off the field.

The larger-than-life UCLA alum, who brought the Bruins and Lakers glory on the court, is honored for his transformative work off of it.

A Bruin-centric café experience hosted by ASUCLA brought the UCLA brand and a preview of LA28 overseas for alumni and fans.