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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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For many Bruins, what gives them purpose started as a feeling, a conversation that stuck, or a job that almost fit, it’s the follow-through that sets them apart.

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story of adventure

Dean Poulakidas

Bruin story since ’91

UCLA has often been “on top of the world” – in academics, athletics, as the nation’s #1 public university for eight years in a row – but this spring, for…

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story of service

Mahvash Siddiqui

Bruin story since ’99

Mahvash Siddiqui’s (Bruin story since ’99) is an embodiment of dedication, passion, and service. Mahvash is a dedicated U.S. diplomat with a rich, multi-generational American heritage. As the daughter of…

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Story of Purpose

Ryan Dusick

Bruin story since ’01

Ryan Dusick is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with an MA in Clinical Psychology and the founding drummer of the world’s most popular band, Maroon 5. As a boy,…

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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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