We see you: New department name uplifts Central Americans
The name “UCLA César E. Chávez Department of Chicana and Chicano and Central American Studies” was approved for the 2019-20 academic year.
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‘BoJack Horseman’ to help create community for new Bruins
The Netflix animated comedy about a has-been horse has been lauded for its portrayal of mental health, an especially relevant topic during a pandemic.
UCLA takes important steps to support Black life and advance equity on campus
A new update from campus leadership outlines the progress that has been made and highlights several new initiatives.
Volunteer Day goes virtual: Learn to protest, make ‘how-to’ videos for kids and more
This year’s adapted day of service includes eight different kinds of activities, and volunteers can join in as many as they have time for.
Law school welcomes first students in master of legal studies program
Executives, journalists and even a Bruin football player are pursuing a degree that provides professionals a leg up in legal issues.
New Bruins will still get to experience (virtual) community building
Even though the pandemic has rewritten the circumstances, UCLA is doing its best to make sure this upcoming year will provide students chances to connect.
BruinsVote rewrites its approach to encouraging civic engagement
To encourage voting the student group has shifted its efforts to phone banking, classroom Zoom announcements and peer-to-peer social media contests.
New electric shuttles serve patients and planet
UCLA is on track to run a completely carbon-neutral fleet by 2025.
Faculty, students co-produce documentary on bipartisan environmental solutions
Working with Los Angeles public television station KCET, the UCLA group seeks to show paths toward sustainability.
11 UCLA graduate students honored by Fulbright-Hays program
The scholars will conduct their research in Argentina, Cameroon, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Turkey and Uruguay.
Water main break on Sunset Boulevard affects parts of campus
Areas to be avoided: Sunset Boulevard between Veteran and Hilgard avenues, parking structures 4 and 7, the intramural field and Drake Stadium.
UCLA shifts to almost fully remote instruction, reduced housing for fall
The new plans, announced Aug. 21, come in response to directives issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Student’s original song featured in new film on Amazon
A Q&A with Sophia Bacino, who is entering her second year at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
UCLA Library supports researchers with shipping service for UCLA-owned books
The library also offers digitization of select book chapters and journal articles to help faculty and graduate students continue their research.
Pac-12 postpones fall sports
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases locally and nationally would put student-athletes and their support staff at risk.
Update to plans for the fall quarter
Following close consultation with public health authorities, UCLA has revised its plans for classes, student housing and other campus operations.
Law graduate wins UC President’s Award for her DACA advocacy
Dellara Gorjian played a prominent role in challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the program.
UCLA announces star-studded 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame class
The inductees include six Olympic medalists, a two-time NCAA softball champion, a World Series champion and a WNBA champion.
UCLA Alumni Association board welcomes new members
The board’s new president is D’Artagnan Scorza, executive director and founder of the Social Justice Learning Institute.
UCLA introduces steps to create a more inclusive environment for Black Bruins
Plans include a Black Student Resource Center, new faculty positions, fellowships, fundraising and research support.
High schoolers learn science and business through Nanovation Competition
The contest invites student teams to identify a problem, dream up a nanotech-enabled solution and pitch their products to experts.
Looking back: How UCLA Housing staff adapted to keep students safe
Gloves and masks became common. Triples gave way to singles. Self-serve buffet stations were replaced with pre-portioned servings. Life changed a lot.
Rise up: Images of Bruin resiliency during COVID-19
As the adversity of the pandemic loomed over us, it was met in force by the ways students, professors, staff and alumni rose to meet this historic moment.
Students provide a direct line to help struggling county workers
Seven days a week, UCLA volunteers staff a well-being call-in line, offering support, resources and a compassionate ear.
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the UCLA campus community
UCLA is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and departments are working closely with local, state and national officials.