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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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Change often starts with one Bruin deciding things could be different. Every alum reaches that moment in their own way, and these stories follow a few of them.

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Darnell Hunt, Ph.D

Bruin story since M.A. ’91, Ph.D. ’94

How does one story change two industries? Darnell Hunt (M.A. ’91, Ph.D. ’94) has done just that—redefining representation in Hollywood and advancing equity in higher education. Darnell Hunt (Bruin story…

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Jennifer Openshaw

Bruin story since ʼ88, MBA ʼ98

Jennifer Openshaw was speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos when she had the idea for Girls With Impact (GWI), a program to give girls the skills and confidence they…

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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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campus & community

Stories and breakthroughs shaping the Bruin community and beyond

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The champs are back! UCLA women’s basketball returns to practice

With some new faces — and familiar expectations — the Bruins and Coach Cori Close get down to work after their historic title season

Tuition-Free UCLA Extension Courses Open New Career Pathways in South Los Angeles

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Lower-cost alternatives to cancer drugs may cut treatment costs

UCLA study finds insurers and patients paid less for biosimilars than for brand-name biologics

The Faces of True Bruin Values

From cultivating belonging to championing excellence and leading with integrity, three Bruins embody the renewed set of values at the heart of UCLA.

What Do Your Cells Actually Eat?

With a new NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, UCLA scientist Tara TeSlaa aims to map how different cell types use nutrients inside the body

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