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From small acts to bold moves, every Bruin story reveals a commitment to growth, purpose, and impact. By sharing them, we strengthen the ties that move us forward together.

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Scout Bassett

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Scout Bassett

Bruin story since ’11

Scout Bassett ’11 is a world-record-holding Paralympian, author, and global advocate redefining what’s possible. Born in China and raised in an orphanage before being adopted and finding her way to…

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Jaime Nack

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Jaime Nack

Bruin story since ’98, MPP ’02

Jaime Nack’s journey from UCLA to The White House to becoming a global sustainability leader shows the significant impact of Bruins globally. As the President of Three Squares Inc. (TSI),…

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Josslyn Glenn

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Josslyn Glenn

Bruin story since ’20

Josslyn Glenn’s (Bruin story since ’20) exploration of historical Olvera Street is more than mere happenstance. As a native Angeleno with Belizean and Chicana heritage, she is committed to amplifying…

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Raffi Simonian

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Raffi Simonian

Bruin Story since ‘85

Raffi Simonian (Bruin Story since ‘85) is a visionary technology leader, educator, and mentor whose journey spans from Baghdad, Iraq to the heart of Westwood. An Armenian-American and proud UCLA…

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“Our experiences allow us to create, to discover, and to frame those discoveries in ways that are uniquely UCLA.”

Darnell Hunt

Bruin story since M.A '91, Ph.D. '94

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Richard W. Schiesser, Cert. ’79

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Richard W. Schiesser, Cert. ’79

 Elizabeth Sherwood ’22

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Elizabeth Sherwood ’22

 Mary K. Wolff, M.A. ’75

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Mary K. Wolff, M.A. ’75

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American Indians and Alaska Natives in California face barriers to healthcare, UCLA study finds

One in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native adults visited an emergency department in the past year, which is an indicator that they had difficulties accessing routine preventive care.

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‘OnlyMarms’: Marmots are on OnlyFans to raise money for research

The New York Times reported on the unconventional way one UCLA ecologist is raising money for marmot research by building a fandom for the rodents on the primarily adult-content platform OnlyFans. “It’s going to be G-rated, and we’re not going to sexualize this,” said Daniel Blumstein, a professor and member of the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.

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Did scientists just find a clue in the hunt for dark matter?

Future-ready students, forward-looking research: The new department brings a humanistic approach to AI, other emerging technologies

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UCLA launches nation’s first digital humanities department

Future-ready students, forward-looking research: The new department brings a humanistic approach to AI, other emerging technologies

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