Every Bruin gets where they’re going with help from someone. Here you’ll meet alums who were lifted up along the way and alums who now do the lifting for others.
story of connection
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…
story of kinship
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…
story of now
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…
story of now
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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