Creating a more inclusive beauty industry through science
AJ Addae, a UCLA chemical biology doctoral student, launched a company that develops cosmetics for people with darker skin tones
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Recent campus improvements aimed at making UCLA roads, walkways safer
UCLA Transportation and UCLA Facilities Management are working to make campus safer for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders.
After a long road to UCLA, he’s now on the UC Board of Regents
Drawing lessons from his own journey, doctoral student Merhawi Tesfai aims to break down barriers to higher education.
‘I am a Bruin!!’ Newly admitted students share their jubilation at being #UCLABOUND
Watch social media posts from UCLA’s newest Bruins as they scream, dance, hug and celebrate with family and friends.
Inspired by their chance to make a difference
Nearly 180 students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA celebrate Match Day 2023.
A Victorian-era computer pioneer gets to speak for herself
Ada Lovelace published the first description of a computer program; a UCLA doctoral student is using AI to reveal her forgotten story.
Celebrate Pi Day with a slice of UCLA PIES
In honor of 3/14, we spotlight the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Indo-European Studies.
UCLA expands SafeRide for finals week
Students preparing for exams can use the service during extended hours March 18–23.
Healing words: How Meera Varma learned the language of mental health
With support from family, the graduate student and advocate has challenged the conversation around mental illness in English and her family’s native tongue.
Adaptive recreation gives Bruin athletes of any ability the chance to level up
The program offers wheelchair basketball, adaptive tennis, martial arts and other sports, with hopes to expand.
Talking democracy: Author Ellis Cose to speak, meet with students at UCLA
The Feb. 28 and March 1 events are part of a national tour exploring the opinions of young people on the future of America.
Revamped UCLA Library website offers more user-friendly experience
The redesign was informed by insights gleaned from interviews with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders.
New campus plan targets electric vehicle adoption at UCLA
UCLA Transportation’s first-ever EV Readiness Plan outlines electrification projects to help commuters and advance campus sustainability.
Arts Library reopens with a fresh new look
Welcoming interior invites patrons back for in-person services and consultations after a nearly three-year closure.
‘You can’t silence me’: Students celebrate MLK’s legacy – and hip-hop – with spoken word and rap
Performers from UCLA and Crenshaw High School honored the late civil rights leader at the 34th MLK Oratorical Contest.
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.
Injustice remains: 48-year-old women’s prison documentary shows how little has changed
A restored version of ‘We’re Alive’ — made by 3 UCLA film students — premiered Jan. 28.
Serving California is easier than you might think
Interested UCLA alumni learn about how to join state commissions and boards.
Watch: When Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at UCLA
This film clip combines footage of King speaking with audio discovered by people in the communications studies department.
Recalling UCLA Social Welfare’s ‘finest moment’
In 1992, with racially charged violence erupting across L.A., Bruins gave Angelenos a chance to talk.
UCLA linebacker mentors student-athletes in Los Angeles K-12 schools
Law student Shea Pitts uses his sports stardom to inspire students in under-resourced communities.
Recent UCLA grad helped Wikipedia set the record straight on ‘Rain Man’ and autism
Madeline Utter edited the website’s entry about the movie as part of a disability studies course project.
Student organization wins sustainability award
UCLA’s Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science chapter received award from the national organization.
Alfred Reft named UCLA women’s volleyball head coach
The former University of San Diego associate head coach also has experience as an assistant with two Big Ten Conference teams.
UCLA campus to close Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2023, for winter break
Campus operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3.