Articles
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Bruins Then and Now
Do you have a great photo of yourself with your BFF, classmates, or teammates from your days on campus that would be worth … recreating? UCLA Magazine is working on a feature story where alumni will be invited back to campus to recreate a photo from their time at UCLA, to see the “then” and…
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Meet the Prez - Paco Retana
On July 1, 2024, Paco Retana ʼ87, M.S.W. ʼ90, began his two-year term as the president of the UCLA Alumni Association. The son of immigrants, his father from Costa Rica and his mother from Mexico, he grew up in Pico Rivera, California, with a profound respect for education. He followed his dream of working with…
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The B1G Event
On Aug. 2, 2024, UCLA officially joined the Big Ten Conference, ushering in a new era of competition. Bruins gathered with other alumni and fans and kicked off the 2024-25 sports season in Blue and Gold fashion.
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Bruin Olympians 2024
Women's Basketball * Men's Basketball * Women's Artistic Swimming * Women's Swimming * Men's Beach Volleyball * Women's Golf * Men's Rugby * Women's Gymnastics * Men's Tennis * Women's Tennis * Women's Table Tennis * Men's Track & Field * Women's Track & Field * Women's Soccer * Men's Volleyball * Women's Volleyball *…
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Bruin-Owned Beverage Businesses 2
W ho’s ready for a drink? Whether it’s a refreshing craft beer or specialty coffee, a fruity cocktail or full-bodied wine, this sequel to 2021’s Bruin-Owned Beverage Businesses will tempt you to taste UCLA excellence in liquid form. Order online or go out for a good time with friends to quench your summer thirst! First…
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True Bruin Traditions Keeper - 2024
We recently recognized 76 graduates who fulfilled all of the True Bruin Traditions Keeper qualifications ahead of their graduation with a special ceremony! The evening honored their program completion, highlighted memories from each tradition and awarded recipients one-of-a-kind medals to be worn at commencement. We can't wait to see their continued involvement as UCLA's newest…
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Bruins@GoogleNY: Mixer and Alumni Panel
The UCLA Alumni Association held a Bruins@GoogleNY Mixer and Alumni Panel on Tuesday, May 7 2024, at The Studio, Google at Chelsea Market in New York. The panelists included the following UCLA alumni that work at Google: 1) Elizabeth Borowsky, PhD ’95, Vice President of Data Information retrieval, 2) Tina Weyand ’97, Senior Director of…
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Bruin Business 2024 Recognition Event
The UCLA Alumni Association's Bruin Business 100, presented by Gorilla Marketing, recognizes exceptional alumni entrepreneurs. On May 16, the 2024 cohort was honored at the Bruin Business 100 Reception, where the honorees were celebrated and had the opportunity to build community with one another.
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Bruin-Owned Businesses: Fitness and Wellness 3
I n celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and several national fitness observances in May, we present the third edition of our Bruin-owned series showcasing businesses that strengthen, heal and nourish the mind, body and spirit. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to explore previous fitness and wellness Bruin business listings. Essential Physical Therapy…
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Bruins in NYC: Networking Mixer and Alumni Panel
The UCLA Alumni Association, in collaboration with the UCLA Chancellor’s Society and the UCLA Alumni New York Tri-State Network, brought the spirit of Westwood to Manhattan, New York City on May 8th, 2024 with a networking mixer and alumni panel in a gorgeous venue. The panelists included: Tamara Lazzarotto '12, Head of Business Development, Emerging Brands & Strategic…