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A Big Ten Bruinprint: UCLA’s Bold New Era
A Bold Leap and a Historic Year When UCLA officially joined the Big Ten Conference on Aug. 2, 2024, it didn’t just shuffle opponents and game times — it stepped boldly into a new era of Bruin athletics. For nearly 100 years, the Bruins called the Pac-12 home. Leaving behind decades of tradition wasn’t easy,…
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Mary Nguyen M.P.P.’23, M.S.W. ’23: Championing Social Justice and Policy Reform
Mary Nguyen (she/her) has always been driven by a passion for community advocacy. Growing up in Garden Grove and later Stanton, she was surrounded by a diverse cultural community that shaped her awareness of social and economic disparities. As a first-generation college graduate, Nguyen pursued a degree in Human Services at Cal State Fullerton before…
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Travel Journal - Cruise The Heart Of Europe 2025
May 6 - 21, 2025 Photos taken by the tour group U UCLA Alumni Travel cruised through the heart of Europe on a 14-night journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. Bruins explored five countries: The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, with stops in iconic cities like Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam. Alumni enjoyed…
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True Bruin Traditions Keeper - 2025
We recently recognized 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 and…
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Books by Bruins - LGBTQ Stories
I n celebration of Pride month, our Books by Bruins series features publications about LGBTQ topics ranging from personal memoirs to historical stories to humorous film critiques. As this compilation of Bruin authors grows, we’re categorizing the books into an online library, but we’ll need your help to make it as comprehensive as possible. If…
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2025 UCLA Awards
Since 1946, UCLA has paid tribute to its most distinguished luminaries who have lit the way for UCLA's brightest stars to shine. From larger-than-life legends to community heroes, UCLA Awards are bestowed upon Bruins who have brought great honor to the university and whose contributions impact the world. The 2025 ceremony was on Saturday, May…
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Story of Purpose: Alum Dean Florez Has Always Asked the Hard Questions—Even When No One Else Would
As a transfer student from the Central Valley, Dean Florez (Bruin story since ’87) found his political voice at UCLA—one built on truth-telling, discomfort, and a lifelong commitment to speaking up for the overlooked. Senator Dean Florez’s story begins in the Central Valley of California, in a small agricultural town where, as he puts it,…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fireside Chat
On May 12 2025, UCLA Alum hosted an inspiring evening with Bruin legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as he launches his powerful new memoir, We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today. As part of UCLA Alum and the UCLA Student Alumni Association’s annual I ♥ UCLA Week, The…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reception
On May 12, 2025, UCLA Alum hosted a private reception before Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's fireside chat.
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Books by Bruins - Health and Wellness
M ay is Mental Health Awareness Month. As part of our ongoing Books by Bruins series, we are featuring a compelling collection of books that focus on this theme in a variety of ways — from personal stories of healing to healthy cookbooks to finding peace in yoga and meditation. As this compilation of Bruin…
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L.A. Wildfires: Stories of Recovery
T he January wildfires were the most destructive in California history, leaving behind immeasurable damage in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods. Last March, our Bruins Helping Bruins article shed light on UCLA’s actions during and in the immediate aftermath of the fires to keep everyone safe and mobilize resources for victims. Today, the neighborhoods…
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Q&A With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ʼ69
O n May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in UCLA’s Ackerman Grand Ballroom and on Zoom, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 — Bruin legend, NBA icon, bestselling author and lifelong advocate for equality — will launch his powerful new memoir, “We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today”…
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Navigating Job Loss and Rebuilding Your Career
The recent wave of federal layoffs has left thousands of professionals, many seasoned, accomplished and deeply valued in their organizations, suddenly without work. The abrupt loss has been more than a career disruption for UCLA alumni and others in similar positions — it has been a shock to the system. Job loss, particularly when it’s…
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Bruins in Business Networking Night: Featuring Sharpe Fellows
The UCLA Alumni Association hosted the second annual Bruins in Business Networking Night: Featuring Sharpe Fellows on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the James West Alumni Center. The panel, moderated by Julie Sina, Associate Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs and CFO/COO The UCLA Foundation, included: Both Andrew Atkeson, Stanley M. Zimmerman Professor of Economics and Finance,…
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Then and Now: On Janss Steps - 1929 and 2025
T wo years after changing its name from “Southern Branch of the University of California,” the school now known as UCLA moved from Vermont Avenue to a sparsely developed area of gently rolling terrain in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between the coast and Beverly Hills. In this photo (inset), we see dignitaries…
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Bruin-Owned Businesses: Tech
O ur next feature in the Bruin-owned Business series highlights tech entrepreneurs and their companies. Explore the world of AI, online legal and food ordering services, education and business solutions for your personal and professional needs. Grad Pad Founder: Rondale Davis, MBA ’23 Grad PadSocial Networking Platform Website: gradpad.online Email: rondaledavis@gradpad.io Social: @grad.pad About: Enhance…
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Adam Bell ’91, Cert.’03 and Cushon Bell ’93 share the devastating impact of the Eaton Canyon wildfire on their Bruin family
UPDATE Dec. 17, 2026: Since sharing their story, Adam Bell ’91, Cert.’03 and Cushon Bell ’93 have continued to make steady progress in their rebuilding journey. They recently secured long-term housing that will provide stability for the next two and a half years as they work through the recovery process. The Bells also shared that…
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UCLA AAP Alumni Spotlight - Dr. Efrain Talamantes '02, M.D. '08, M.S. '14
Class of 2002 – B.S., Psychobiology, UCLA Class of 2007 – M.B.A., Emory University, Goizueta School of Business, Atlanta, GA Class of 2008 – M.D., David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA Class of 2014 – M.S. in Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA Q&A…
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Books by Bruins - Stories About Women
E ach month, this Books by Bruins series will feature a new collection of books by theme. In this issue, we’re highlighting books written about women, which include industry trailblazers, rom-com socialites and unsung heroines who have shaped the course of history. As this compilation of Bruin authors grows, we’re categorizing the books into an online…
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L.A. Wildfires: Bruins Helping Bruins
View of Palisades Fire from UCLA Residence Halls T he January wildfires across Los Angeles County were the most destructive in California history, leaving behind immeasurable damage, displacement and a citywide sense of loss. The Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods have been devastated and the entire city is shaken, either by personal loss or by…
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Q & A With Chancellor Frenk
O n Feb. 12, Dr. Julio Frenk, UCLA’s seventh chancellor, spoke at the UCLA Alumni Town Hall, UCLA Connects: Developing a Collective Vision for UCLA’s Future. Interviewed by Julie Sina, associate vice chancellor of UCLA Alumni Affairs, the Chancellor answered some questions submitted by alumni participants. Due to the high volume of questions submitted, Dr.…
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Travel Journal - Bali, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia
October 21 - November 5, 2024 Photos by Hon Hoang ʼ14 T his photo gallery series highlights the captivating moments experienced by UCLA Alumni travelers during their tours. Explore upcoming trips by visiting UCLA Alumni Travel. Come experience the world with us! UCLA Alumni Travel Group Photo in Cambodia Rice Fields - Bali, Indonesia Music…
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Protect Life-Saving Research
A s alumni and supporters of UCLA, your voice is crucial in urging Congress to support biomedical research at our institution and across the country. As alumni and supporters of UCLA, your voice is crucial in urging Congress to support biomedical research at our institution and across the country. The U.S. National Institutes of Health…
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Books by Bruins - L.A. Stories
F or the next several months, our Books by Bruins series will feature a new collection of books by theme, starting with books about Los Angeles — its history, environment and the people who call it home. As this compilation of Bruin authors grows, we’re categorizing the books into an online library, but we’ll need…
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