Share in the jubilation as newly admitted Bruins find out they’re #UCLABOUND March 18, 2024 Watch the joyful reactions of high school seniors who are now members of UCLA’s class of 2028. Congratulations and Fiat Lux!
IN FOCUS: Women’s History Month March 11, 2024 Read a curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting women’s voices, histories and research.
UCLA Downtown springs to life as 31 community-focused programs prepare to move in March 7, 2024 With a wide-ranging group of new projects and initiatives, the university is planting seeds of transformation in the heart of the city.
UCLA sees surge in 2024 transfer applications, uptick in first-year California applicants March 6, 2024 The campus received a total of 173,400 applications, a 2% rise over last year, and remained the most applied-to university in the nation.
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.
Gold Dust Twins: How two law students made a civil rights–era connection February 29, 2024 Katharine “Kitty” Young and Evan Mitchell Zepeda discovered their relatives, both civil rights icons, were longtime best friends.
Q&A: Lynette Dixon on how Afrofuturism, community and music help us move forward February 29, 2024 The grad student is coordinating the 2024 Thinking Gender conference, which is themed “Dystopian Realities, Feminist Utopias.”
A ‘masterpiece’ of a day: Hundreds gather at UCLA to honor Coach John Wooden February 24, 2024 The Feb. 24 campus ceremony marked the first day–of–issue of U.S. Postal Service’s commemorative Wooden stamp.
Faculty members discuss impact of AI on academic research February 24, 2024 Speakers from across campus gathered at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA for an all-day symposium.
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.
Chancellor Block offers advice to Geffen Academy’s senior class February 15, 2024 UCLA’s outgoing leader held a fireside chat with the high school students, who are getting ready for college.
Making STEM accessible through translation February 13, 2024 A UCLA-led project aims to increase the availability of Spanish-language neuroscience research.
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.
‘Your voice matters too’: UCLA’s AJ Addae on the need for young Black scientists in the cosmetics industry February 10, 2024 There’s an “inclusivity problem” when it comes to the testing and development of skin products, the doctoral student and entrepreneur says.
UCLA hosts its largest Activist-in-Residence cohort February 7, 2024 The five advocates for social change will be on campus through May to “turn the university inside out.”
Bringing Black history, lives into focus at UCLA February 1, 2024 Join Bruins across campus for public performances, art and discussions happening this month.
Boot camp in business suits helps student veterans land post-military career January 26, 2024 UCLA Veteran Resource Center leads employment training exercise for Bruins and vets at other universities.
Challenge accepted: Graduate students answer call to help boost health equity January 11, 2024 Finalists in the UCLA Health Equity Challenge proposed innovative measures to help those often underserved.
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.
Purple rain, purple reign December 19, 2023 Ahead of the Dec. 25 release of “The Color Purple,” UCLA doctoral candidate Yongjia He discusses the science behind the color.
Arushi Avachat selected as 2024 Marshall Scholar December 13, 2023 The UCLA senior’s first novel, “Arya Khanna’s Bollywood Moment,” is scheduled to be published in January.
Summers pay off for ethnic studies students – in more ways than one December 11, 2023 The Gold Shield/IAC Ethnic Studies Summer Internships program allows Bruins to get paid while working for a nonprofit.
Stories in stone: A guided video tour of UCLA’s architectural treasures December 6, 2023 Associate professor emeritus Robert Gurval brings us the historical tales behind some of the campus’s little-known gems.