UCLA earns top spot among U.S. public universities in Niche.com’s college rankings
Fifteen of the campus’s academic programs and specialties were also ranked in the top 10 nationwide.
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A gilded summer brings the sweet, slow, sticky success of the Bruin Beekeepers
After four years of steady progress, a diverse group of Bruins is spreading the joy of pure food around Westwood.
UCLA Sustainability Plan shows green forward progress by the campus
Strides have been made in energy efficiency, food systems, water use and more since the plan’s launch in 2022.
UTeaLA teaches students how to find mindfulness in a bowl
The club introduces members to the practice of the Japanese tea ceremony, which can help students reduce stress and calm their minds.
Honoring 100 years of Black Greek life on campus
This year marks the centennial of UCLA’s first African American sorority and fraternity; plaque dedication ceremonies will begin April 24.
ASUCLA expands coffee and food lineup with 2 new locations
ScrubJay Café serves Starbucks drinks and sells ready-to-go meals, while dachi offers Asian snacks and beverages.
Ready to help: Peter Poon, the new director of the UCLA Store
He has spent 20 years in the college bookstore industry at Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach and most recently, UC San Diego.
Welcome to the new year, Bruins!
As thousands of students return to Westwood, campus comes alive with new buildings and hundreds of activities.
Campus comes alive as Bruins move in
Through Sept. 17, about 14,000 students will be getting settled into their new homes in the residence halls.
UCLA doubles its apartment inventory for students
Campus fulfills its “4:2 guarantee” — four years of UCLA housing to any first-year student, or two years for any transfer.
Chancellor Gene Block leads a student-focused presentation at UC Regents meeting
UCLA’s leader emphasized that campus must do all it can to ensure that all students — no matter their background or means — can graduate in a timely manner.
UCLA becomes first UC to guarantee all undergraduates campus housing
Fulfilling a long-held aspiration, the campus will offer four years in campus residences to students who enter as freshmen and two years to transfer students.
It’s ‘game on’ as UCLA’s First Thursdays hits Westwood Village
Broxton Avenue played host to a rollicking block party as UCLA kicked off its new community-building event series.
UCLA’s ‘First Thursdays’ event series debuts in Westwood Village March 3
The monthly program aims to revitalize the historic link between the campus and the neighborhood.
‘Take a seat at the table’: Mural welcomes people to the Black Bruin Resource Center
Student artist Maia Hadaway created a cafeteria-like scene of generations of important Black Bruins and civil rights leaders for the center.
‘You belong’: How first-gen students have succeeded in STEM
UCLA faculty and doctoral students reflect on challenges and offer advice to undergraduates.
UCLA offers discounts to encourage employees and students to use public transportation
There are free and subsidized passes for several transit agencies, including local and commuter lines.
Chancellor Gene Block surprises students on first day of classes
“I’ve been waiting a long time for this day, so have a first great day on campus,” Block said. “Hope you have a great year, be well, be safe and go Bruins!”
A new school year at UCLA unlike any other
After 18 months of Bruins being away, the campus looks forward to providing the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of change
UCLA helps kick off new school year with block party in Westwood
The annual event brings students into the neighboring village, forging a connection that lasts throughout their time as Bruins.
With two new residence halls, UCLA comes closer to fulfilling a promise
Campus will soon be able to guarantee housing for all freshmen and transfers.
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.
Reflecting on COVID-19: A year in the pandemic life
As we mark one year of working from home, UCLA faculty and staff share what they’ve experienced and learned.
UCLA’s Plateia cookbook brings Mediterranean cuisine to the home kitchen
The award-winning cookbook is available now online via the UCLA Store and at the restaurant, which is open for take-out and outdoor dining.
2020 reflections: Bruins respond to the challenges of COVID-19
UCLA leadership, faculty, staff and students displayed the resiliency, creativity and ingenuity that embody our values.