It’s Jackie Robinson Day and we’re celebrating the legacy of the Bruin legend April 15, 2025 Robinson, once called “the greatest UCLA athlete of all time,” became the first Black player in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947.
Disability studies alumni panel brings advocacy, access to the forefront April 8, 2025 Three Bruins share how they’ve applied their disability studies education to their careers in a virtual, student-led panel.
In memoriam: James Collins, 98, UCLA alumnus, food industry trailblazer and dedicated donor April 2, 2025 The Bruin, whose gifts have enhanced many areas across UCLA’s campus, enjoyed a long, successful career in the restaurant industry.
Classroom to community: Hundreds to compete in UCLA’s 15th annual DataFest hackathon March 31, 2025 Robert Gould founded DataFest with 30 student competitors. Today, it’s known as the largest data hackathon on the West Coast.
Celine Parreñas Shimizu to become new dean of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television March 6, 2025 The UCLA alum, a filmmaker and scholar, is currently dean of the arts at UC Santa Cruz. She will begin her new role on July 1.
Alumna and author La’Tonya Rease Miles shares her ‘first-gen origin story’ February 25, 2025 How the Flash fan, who received a Ph.D. in American literature from UCLA, became a champion for first-generation students.
Julio Frenk: Developing a collective vision for UCLA’s future January 27, 2025 The chancellor will hold a series of UCLA Connects: Listening Exercise conversations with the Bruin community beginning in early February.
The UCLA Foundation welcomes Andres Snaider to its board of directors December 8, 2024 Snaider, a UCLA alumnus, is an accomplished executive, entrepreneur, international lawyer, educator and investor. He began his term Oct. 7.
Portrait of a True Bruin family December 3, 2024 Blue and gold runs deep for retired staffers Roxanne Neal and Chris Palomo, whose UCLA ties include their son — and the family dogs.
2024 reflections: A year of excellence, challenges and empathy December 3, 2024 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.
UCLA Film & Television Archive presents fall 2024 lineup of cinematic and TV treasures October 11, 2024 Free programs, including tributes to Giant Robot magazine and filmmaker Sergei Parajanov, run through Dec. 15 at the Billy Wilder Theater.
With a heritage of hard work, UCLA alumna reports from the front lines of pro football October 9, 2024 One of a growing number of female media professionals in the world of sports, Lindsey Pallares covers the 49ers from the inside.
Q&A: Albert Camarillo on Compton in the soul, UCLA en el corazón October 8, 2024 In his recent memoir, the alumnus and historian reflects on how the multicultural experiences he had growing up have influenced him.
Bruins fan out across L.A. to serve the community on UCLA Volunteer Day October 8, 2024 Some 2,000 volunteers lent a hand at nearly 40 sites across the region, including parks, shelters, schools, food banks and more.
Genius x 2: Alumni Juan Felipe Herrera and Wendy Red Star win MacArthur Fellowships October 2, 2024 Red Star and Herrera join 20 other artists, writers, scientists, historians, activists and educators as 2024 “genius grant” recipients.
Exemplar of excellence: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar receives the UC Presidential Medal September 25, 2024 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 look back: Café UCLA served Bruins in Paris during 2024 Olympics September 17, 2024 A Bruin-centric café experience hosted by ASUCLA brought the UCLA brand and a preview of LA28 overseas for alumni and fans.
UCLA’s Big Ten opener: New rivals, new friends September 16, 2024 The unfortunate result on the field couldn’t quash the newfound camaraderie between Bruins and Indiana Hoosiers fans.
Bruins of a feather September 3, 2024 What’s in a (bird-related) name? Plenty, for these Bruins who hail from diverse areas of the UCLA College academic community.
Alumni $2.3 million pledge ensures unprecedented access to ‘news we all can use’ August 2, 2024 Irv and Xiaoyan Drasnin’s commitment will help realize the vision of late communication professor Paul Rosenthal.
24 for ’24: With Bruins in Paris, relive some of the highlights of UCLA’s Olympic glory August 1, 2024 From Rafer Johnson to Madison Kocian, UCLA athletes and coaches have made a splash at the Games.
49 Bruins set to shine at the Paris Olympics July 25, 2024 Get all the information on the Games — from athlete bios and event schedules to which alumni will be broadcasting.
UCLA, UC Berkeley Extension receive $12 million from Scott Galloway to help non-traditional students pursue careers July 23, 2024 Galloway, an alumnus of both universities, has been outspoken about the impact his UC education had on his life.
Alumni couple gives $25 million to propel UCLA’s Department of History into the future July 16, 2024 The landmark gift from Meyer and Renee Luskin will support the department’s mission of leveraging historical knowledge for the public good.
Meyer Luskin on the future of history July 16, 2024 History professor David N. Myers speaks with the alumnus and longtime UCLA supporter about the power of the past to shape what’s next.