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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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  • Navigating Identity and Difference: A Journey Through Education and Activism with Daedra Staten, J.D. ’13

    Navigating Identity and Difference: A Journey Through Education and Activism with Daedra Staten, J.D. ’13

    In our current moment marked by political polarization and a deep sense of division, we find it critical to listen to those individuals who are building connections across lines of difference and advocating for change in their communities. One such individual is Daedra Staten, J.D. ’13, who sat with Denise Pacheco, M.A. ’04, Ph.D. ’11,…

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  • “Art & Science Collide” at UCLA

    “Art & Science Collide” at UCLA

    P ST ART, the largest arts event in the United States, returns this fall with the theme “Art & Science Collide.” The Getty’s arts event brings together 800 artists and 70 cultural institutions across Southern California to engage audiences in art as a way of understanding the natural world. UCLA received nearly $2 million in…

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  • Introducing Our New Logo

    Introducing Our New Logo

    E very Bruin has a story. Whether it’s a story of struggle or success, of growth or giving back, each journey is unique and very often life defining. Together, these stories give power and strength to the collective. They inspire, they illuminate, they enrich our understanding of our Bruin identity and diversity. The narratives of…

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  • Running It Back

    Running It Back

    Coach DeShaun Foster looks to his Bruin gridiron past as he leads the UCLA Football program into the future. DeShaun Foster’s ’14 career is a highlight reel of standout moments and game-changing accomplishments. His most recent feat: Head Coach for the UCLA Bruins. On Feb. 12, 2024, Foster was named the 19th head coach of…

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  • Meet the Prez - Paco Retana

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • New Bruin Send-off Celebrations

    New Bruin Send-off Celebrations

    I t isn’t a UCLA summer without New Bruin Send-offs! As incoming students and families prepare for their big move in the fall, these celebrations are a welcoming experience to help ease nerves, provide information and share excitement for what’s to come. These casual events range from backyard gatherings to a picnics in the park,…

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  • The Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits: Addressing a Booming Need

    The Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits: Addressing a Booming Need

    Ret. State Sen. Kevin Murray, Executive Director Rose Chan Loui, Dean Michael Waterstone, Prof. Jill Horwitz, Mayor Karen Bass A new $8.05 million gift from Lowell Milken, J.D. ’73, has elevated UCLA Law’s Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits – established in 2021 with a $3.7 million gift from Milken – to the status of research…

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  • BRUINS IN THE PROS: CHEER AND DANCE EDITION 2

    BRUINS IN THE PROS: CHEER AND DANCE EDITION 2

    U CLA has enjoyed a long history of producing professional athletes in a variety of sports. In this sequel to Bruins in the Pros: Cheer and Dance Edition, we’re featuring 12 recent graduates who are currently performing for professional cheerleading and dance teams in both the NFL and NBA. Claudia Borton ʼ21 UCLA Degree: Dance…

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  • Graduation Well Wishes From UCLA Alumni

    Graduation Well Wishes From UCLA Alumni

    A lumni were invited to submit well wishes to the graduating class of 2024 and share some pearls of wisdom for the benefit of these new grads. These were some of the responses.  “This is only the beginning – everything you have learned and loved at UCLA will be with you every step of the…

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  • Going B1G Time

    Going B1G Time

    Op-ed by Patrick E. Auerbach ’92, Ed.D. N early 2,500 years ago, ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously stated, “The only thing constant is change.” We hear quotes like that oftentimes, especially when any sort of change happens, whether it’s expected or not. One change that we can be reasonably sure almost all Bruins (and Trojans…

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  • True Bruin Traditions Keeper - 2024

    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

    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

    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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  • UCLA Campus Protests

    UCLA Campus Protests

    Photo credit: Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin L ike many universities across the country and around the world, UCLA is experiencing a period of unrest. The Oct. 7 attack and ensuing conflict in Gaza have led to protests, encampments, violence, vandalism, arrests, remote learning, canceled events and calls for change. The following is a compilation of excerpts…

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  • Bruin-Owned Businesses: Fitness and Wellness 3

    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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  • Bruin Shelter Seeks Help Providing Students’ Basic Needs

    Bruin Shelter Seeks Help Providing Students’ Basic Needs

    A recent UCLA survey found that 5% to 20% of California’s public college and university students experience homelessness. Bruin Shelter is a student-led organization that relies on donations to provide “a safe and supportive environment for all, providing basic resources, and helping students pursue their academic goals.” Emerald Wong Exp. ’24 and Rachel Xu Exp.…

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  • A Fitness Examination of Sound Body Sound Mind

    A Fitness Examination of Sound Body Sound Mind

    I t started as a nonprofit organization in 1998 founded by Cindy and Bill Simon with a focus on supporting public schools. Their first installation was a fitness center at Palisades High School under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). They immediately saw a change in students’ attitudes towards exercise, which snowballed into a…

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  • Bruins in NYC: Networking Mixer and Alumni Panel

    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…

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  • The Classroom Q&A With Amy

    The Classroom Q&A With Amy

    I n 2023, a Forage study found that “nearly half of college students don’t feel career-ready.” Many of the students surveyed didn’t feel confident they had the skills and resources to land their first job.  At UCLA, the Alumni Office of Professional Programs and Services is trying to change this deficiency with the advent of…

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  • Blue and Gold Make Green – Sustainability Throughout Westwood and the World

    Blue and Gold Make Green – Sustainability Throughout Westwood and the World

    I n its 105-year history, UCLA has grown from being a small, Southern Branch of the University of California in then-rural Los Angeles to a sprawling 40-plus acre campus consisting of approximately 200 buildings amid one of the world’s largest cities. This growth provides UCLA with multiple environmental challenges as it welcomes an estimated half-million…

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  • The Climb Is Its Own Reward

    The Climb Is Its Own Reward

    A lice Kao ’01 is not afraid of taking the steep climb to achieve an end. In fact, what others might view as obstacles, she sees as potential footholds in scaling the heights of entrepreneurship, as well as achieving personal growth and satisfaction. This story is about one of the fastest-growing trends in sports and…

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