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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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Ask a Bruin about impact and you’ll hear about the people who felt it. These stories follow alums whose work has made a difference for others, in ways large and small.

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Celia Ward-Wallace

Bruin story since ’98

CEO, speaker, host, writer, coach. These are just a few words that describe Celia Ward-Wallace (Bruin story since ’98) but truly making an impact takes more than words. Her journey…

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Jeffrey Tsou

Bruin story since ’19, M.S. ’20

Jeffrey Tsou (Bruin story since ’19, M.S. ’20) has established a remarkable career through technical excellence and a passion for mentorship. As an Applications Engineer at Siemens EDA, he applies…

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Sharon Chen

Bruin story since ’06

how one alum is helping Bruins find peace In the middle of UCLA’s bustling campus, where solitude is scarce and silence even more so, Sharon Chen ’06 is offering students…

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Tiffany Duong

Bruin story since ’06

Tiffany Duong ’06 is an ocean explorer and storyteller. Inspired by an epic dive trip to the Galapagos, she left corporate law to campaign for our planet. Now she writes,…

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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

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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

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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.

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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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