Author: NIKOLAI LABA

Introducing Our New Logo Every 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.…

Running It Back 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 his alma mater, ushering in a new era of UCLA Football. Since then, Foster has been…

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…

New Bruin Send-off Celebrations It 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…

The Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits: Addressing a Booming Need 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 center. It recently launched as the Lowell Milken Center…

BRUINS IN THE PROS: CHEER AND DANCE EDITION 2 UCLA 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…

Graduation Well Wishes From UCLA Alumni Alumni 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…

Going B1G Time Nearly 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 across town, for that matter)…

UCLA Campus Protests Like 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 from University announcements…