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Sophie Silva

Bruin story since ’24

From dorm room vlogs to a global movement of connection, Sophie Silva ’24’s journey began right here at UCLA. As a Bruin she uses her voice of honesty, healing, and…

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Shirley Torres

Bruin story since ’03

Shirley Torres (Bruin story since ’03) came to Homeboy Industries looking for a job. What she discovered was her life’s purpose. As Co-CEO of the world’s largest gang rehabilitation and…

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Russell Stong IV

Bruin story since ’23 M.E. ’24

story of support: he built his dream with the support of others. now this $100,000 endowment is his way of returning it Russell Stong IV heard no at every turn…

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Brian Dubow

Bruin story since ’23

Story of now: a simple framework for seizing your 2026 Listen below to UCLA Anderson alum Brian Dubow ’23 share his story of now — an invitation to notice the moment you’re…

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Marooned No More

UCLA marine archaeologist Justin Dunnavant has spent his career unearthing the stories of fugitive slave townships in the Caribbean. Now, his innovative mapping methods are expanding Black cultural history.

UCLA Extension, SoLa Foundation partner for new South Los Angeles programming

Residents offered tuition-free workshops and courses on cutting-edge topics

26 Random People You Had No Idea Went to UCLA

Some walked away with a diploma; others merely passed through on their way to renown. Meet the Bruins you had no idea were ever Bruins.

Kids who own cellphones have poorer reading comprehension scores …

The researchers found a statistically significant relationship between owning a personal cellphone and lower reading scores.

‘What it means to be human’: Lessons from Jimothy, Seattle’s viral raccoon

Short spine, big rizz: Jimothy (insert) the raccoon is now world famous. “Even though he’s a raccoon, I think Jimothy can remind us that disability is at the very heart of what it means to be human,” Helen Deutsch said.

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