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Class of 2026 Sendoff
Bruins gathered at the James West Alumni Center to celebrate the Class of 2026 Sendoff, an unforgettable evening marking the transition from student to alum. The night was filled with tacos, drinks, music, games, photo opportunities, and plenty of Bruin pride as classmates came together one last time before commencement. Graduates raised a glass during…
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The Fire Within: Leo Rochman’s Story of Resilience
One thing that Leo Rochman learned from studying philosophy is that human beings persevere through adversity. This life lesson has shaped his journey to the graduation stage this June after a tragic twist of fate. And yet, he marches on, filled with gratitude for where he has been and feeling at ease for where he…
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Bruins Who Played in the Men’s FIFA World Cup
If we missed anyone, please email us at connectfeedback@alumni.ucla.edu. In 2027, before the Women's World Cup takes the stage, we will feature the Bruin women who have played in the tournament.
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UC Inspires Honors UCLA Alumni
The University of California Regents gathered on the UCLA campus for their May 5 meeting, where UC Regent Chair Janet Reilly ’86 celebrated the impact of UC graduates as part of "UC Inspires: Leveraging the Power of UC Alumni." The “UC Inspires” series was launched in 2024 to showcase the exceptional public impact of the…
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Volunteer Gratitude Experience - 2026
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the UCLA Alumni Association hosted a heartfelt Volunteer Gratitude Experience celebrating the incredible dedication and impact of Bruin volunteers. The event brought together alumni leaders, volunteers and staff in a warm and welcoming atmosphere centered on appreciation, connection and community. Through thoughtful programming and meaningful interactions, volunteers were recognized for…
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Alumni Mentor Program: Dinner in the Dorms
A celebration of Bruin community and meaningful mentorship, bringing together members of the 2025–26 Alumni Mentor Program cohort for a shared meal and connection.
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Casey Wasserman '96
Casey Wasserman is a business executive and philanthropist. Wasserman is Chairperson of LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. He also serves as president and CEO of the Wasserman Foundation. Founded in 1952 by his grandparents, Lew and Edie Wasserman, the Wasserman Foundation currently funds in the areas of education, arts…
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UCLA AAP Alumni Spotlight - Adrianos Facchetti ’01, J.D.
Q&A WITH ADRIANOS FACCHETTI ’01, J.D. Meet Adrianos Facchetti ’01, J.D.: A Bruin who arrived at UCLA through the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) without a clear roadmap, but found the support that changed everything. Today, Adrianos is the founder and CEO of the Law Offices of Adrianos Facchetti, a personal injury law firm in Burbank,…
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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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The Story Behind Jackie Robinson’s 1946 Reintegration of Organized Baseball
John Wright, Jackie Robinson and Clay Hopper, Montreal Royals, 1946 (AP Photos from Sporting News Archives) Each year on April 15, Major League Baseball observes Jackie Robinson Day, honoring the man who, hired by Brooklyn Dodgers President Branch Rickey, reintegrated the national pastime in 1947, ending nearly 60 years of Black players being unofficially barred…
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UCLA Prytanean Celebrates Its Centennial
For 100 years, the Prytanean Alumnae Network has been giving back to the UCLA community. Prytanean is the oldest honorary alumnae organization in the University of California system, dedicated to making a difference, on campus and beyond. Pamela Farber '85, vice president of membership and past president of Prytanean, recognizes the many benefits of being…
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Bruins in the Bay Area: Leaders at the Forefront of AI
The UCLA Alumni Association, in collaboration with partners across campus (listed below), hosted Bruins in the Bay Area: Leaders at the Forefront of AI at a Bruin owned business, Palermo Italian Restaurant in San Jose, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The event included the following panel of alumni leaders that gave an overview of AI and…
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story of support: he built his dream with the support of others. now this $100,000 endowment is his way of returning it
Russell Stong IV heard no at every turn and had just enough support to never take it as a final answer. Not everyone does. His $100,000 endowment exists to change that. Giving back usually comes later: after the career is built and the legacy secured. For Russell Stong IV, later has never been part of…
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Building Community: UCLA Disability Alumni Network Focuses on Belonging and Visibility
For Leah Falcon ’17, finding her community took longer than she expected. Diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade, Falcon had spent most of her life identifying as a person with a disability but rarely encountered others who shared that identity. It wasn't until she connected with the UCLA Disability Alumni Network (UDAN) that she found…
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Submissions: Photo and Video
Do you have a UCLA moment you’ll never forget? Maybe it’s a photo that instantly takes you back, the friends, the laughter, the feeling of being right where you belong. Maybe it's video that captured a milestone, a quiet in-between moment, or the energy of campus life you still carry with you today. Or perhaps…
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Bruins@Work Program Fosters Community
From campus to career, a UCLA education is the beginning of a lifetime of connection. Whether it’s networking with former classmates, mentoring a current student or forging an instant bond with colleagues, being a Bruin brings people together. UCLA Alumni’s Bruins@Work program fosters Bruin communities within workplaces, industries and regions. It encourages career connections, creating…
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International Women of Courage
International Women of Courage Awardees (from left) Facia Boyenoh Harris, Roya Sadat, Arbana Xharra, Quynh Nguyen, Fatou Baldeh and Agather Atuhaire An investigative journalist from Kosovo shining a light on human-rights abuses; an acclaimed filmmaker from Afghanistan centering women's voices; and a transformative leader from The Gambia who is fighting to break a generational cycle…
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Mandla Kayise '87, M.U.R.P. '23, Has Made Empowerment His Life's Work
Mandla Kayise’s UCLA journey began with ambition and activism. As an undergraduate in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he pursued engineering while immersing himself in campus leadership through the Black Student Alliance and student government. Balancing both proved difficult. Without clear guidance on how to navigate a rigorous academic track while pursuing high-level leadership,…
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“How Firm Thy Friendship, O-hi-o” – The Kidney Transplant That Formed a Bruin-Buckeye Bond
As a Bruin, Hernando Marroquin ’74 bleeds blue and gold through and through. But in July 2023, the Ohio State Buckeyes became a vital part of his life. Literally. In the summer of 2021, Marroquin began experiencing symptoms of kidney failure. Over the next two years, he made significant lifestyle changes in an effort to…
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L.A. County Supervisors Honor Bruin Freedom Riders
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell honored Freedom Riders Robert Singleton ʼ60, M.A. ʼ62, Ph.D. ʼ83, and Helen Singleton ʼ74, while Supervisor Janice Hahn honored Robert Farrell ʼ61 at a Black History Month event on Feb. 24, 2026, in Downtown L.A.
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Books by Bruins: Love Stories
F ebruary is a month for love stories, whether it’s a romance novel, personal tale of love and loss, or a book about self-care. Bruin authors are telling tales of love, and one of the books listed below might be just what your heart needs! Maybe Someone Like You (2018) Stacy Wise ’92 Stacy Wise…
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From UCLA to Cuddle Sanctuary — How Jean Franzblau Turned Platonic Touch Into a Career
Our Unconventional Jobs series spotlights Bruins who have built meaningful work outside traditional job paths and explores how curiosity, lived experience and their time at UCLA helped shape where they landed. In this feature, we spoke with Jean Franzblau ’92, founder of The Cuddle Sanctuary in Los Angeles. What began as a deeply personal need…
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Alumni Mentor Program Networking Night - 2026
UCLA alumni mentors and students connected during a meaningful evening of conversation, career insights and relationship building. The event created space for Bruins across industries and career stages to network, share experiences and strengthen the alumni community.
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UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash: UCLA Men's Basketball vs. Indiana Bruin Bash
UCLA alumni, fans, and friends gathered as the Bruins hosted the Indiana Hoosiers, kicking off game day at the James West Alumni Center, just steps from Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Guests enjoyed a delicious pregame meal from Bruin-owned Newport Ribs, featuring sliced beef brisket, BBQ chicken, Louisiana hot sausages, mac and cheese, Southwest…
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story of now: a simple framework for seizing your 2026
Listen below to UCLA Anderson alum Brian Dubow '23 share his story of now -- an invitation to notice the moment you’re in and choose how you want to live it. “I’ve learned in life that the path unfolds as we walk on it. You have to be willing to take the first step and…
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