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UCLA Alumni Affairs was delighted to celebrate one of our favorite summer traditions — the New Bruin Send-offs!
The Campbell Send-off offered an unforgettable afternoon where incoming students, families, and alumni gathered to mark the beginning of each student’s Bruin story. Hosted by dedicated alumni and UCLA families, the event was filled with Bruin pride, shared experiences, and the start of meaningful new connections.
For students and families in the Bay Area, the Campbell Send-off provided a warm and welcoming way to meet the UCLA community before embarking on their Bruin journey.
True Bruin Traditions Keeper - 2024
We recently recognized 76 graduates who fulfilled all of the True Bruin Traditions Keeper qualifications ahead of their graduation with a special ceremony! The evening honored their program completion, highlighted memories from each tradition and awarded recipients one-of-a-kind medals to be worn at commencement. We can't wait to see their continued involvement as UCLA's newest and most spirited alumni! Learn more about the program here.
Bruins in the Bay Area: Leaders at the Forefront of AI
The UCLA Alumni Association, in collaboration with partners across campus (listed below), hosted Bruins in the Bay Area: Leaders at the Forefront of AI at a Bruin owned business, Palermo Italian Restaurant in San Jose, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The event included the following panel of alumni leaders that gave an overview of AI and its application to strategy, and various industries, such as healthcare, finance, technology, and consulting: Betty Pio '02 Partner at Kearney, Nicole Loventhal '94, Managing Director at EY, Neil Hoyne, MBA '09, Chief Strategist at Google, and Sharad Aggarwal, MBA '24, Global Head, Strategy, Partnerships & AI Solutions at Google Cloud.
Mia Seleshi, Director, Alumni Career Engagement, UCLA Alumni Affairs, delivered the welcome address and moderated the panel.
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Submissions: Photo and Video
Do you have a UCLA moment you’ll never forget?
Maybe it’s a photo that instantly takes you back, the friends, the laughter, the feeling of being right where you belong. Maybe it's video that captured a milestone, a quiet in-between moment, or the energy of campus life you still carry with you today. Or perhaps it's something you captured years later on a return visit to campus. Maybe it’s the energy of a game day, a quiet walk through familiar paths, or a full-circle moment bringing your child to UCLA for the first time.
Wherever your Bruin story continues, those moments matter and we’d love to see them!
We’re collecting visually captured Bruin memories, photos and videos, to showcase your UCLA experience across our websites, social media, and various communication channels. Share what makes being a Bruin so meaningful with thousands of others and help keep the spirit of UCLA alive across every generation.
Not sure what to submit? Please see the link below for some examples.
By submitting photos, videos or other materials (“Content”) to UCLA Alumni, you grant UCLA Alum Association and its affiliates a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, edit, modify, publish, distribute and display the content in any and all media formats and channels now known or later developed, for promotional, marketing and communications purposes related to UCLA Alumni.
By submitting Content, you represent and warrant that you own or have secured all necessary rights, permissions and consents to share the Content and to grant the rights described above, including consent from any individuals appearing in the Content. You further agree that the Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
You acknowledge and agree that UCLA Alumni is not obligated to use or publish the submitted Content and may remove or discontinue use at its sole discretion.
By submitting, you release and hold harmless UCLA Alumni Association, its officers, employees, agents and affiliates from any and all claims, demands or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use of the Content as described above.
L.A. County Supervisors Honor Bruin Freedom Riders
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell honored Freedom Riders Robert Singleton ʼ60, M.A. ʼ62, Ph.D. ʼ83, and Helen Singleton ʼ74, while Supervisor Janice Hahn honored Robert Farrell ʼ61 at a Black History Month event on Feb. 24, 2026, in Downtown L.A.
Alumni Mentor Program Networking Night - 2026
UCLA alumni mentors and students connected during a meaningful evening of conversation, career insights and relationship building. The event created space for Bruins across industries and career stages to network, share experiences and strengthen the alumni community.
UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash: UCLA Men's Basketball vs. IndianaBruin Bash
UCLA alumni, fans, and friends gathered as the Bruins hosted the Indiana Hoosiers, kicking off game day at the James West Alumni Center, just steps from Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Guests enjoyed a delicious pregame meal from Bruin-owned Newport Ribs, featuring sliced beef brisket, BBQ chicken, Louisiana hot sausages, mac and cheese, Southwest chopped salad, and cornbread.
The event also marked a new era in Westwood for UCLA Football. Following the December 6, 2025 announcement of Coach Bob Chesney as the 20th head coach in program history, Bruin Bash attendees enjoyed an exclusive appearance by Coach Chesney ahead of tip-off, along with a lively conversation with legendary Bruin play-by-play voice Josh Lewin. UCLA Alumni and Bruin Report Online’s Tracy Pierson and David Woods also made a special appearance.
Families took part in Bruin Bingo, kids’ activities, and fun giveaways, all contributing to an unforgettable pregame celebration. It was a memorable opportunity to welcome Coach Chesney and celebrate Bruin spirit before UCLA Men’s Basketball took on Indiana.
Bruins in Business & Tech Networking Night January 2026
The UCLA Alumni Association, in collaboration with partners across campus (listed below), hosted the 3rd Annual Business & Tech Networking Night at Tiato in Santa Monica the evening of Monday, January 12, 2026.
The event included the following panel of alumni leaders in business and technology focusing on artificial intelligence: Cathy Means '80, Director, Innovation & Automation, AI Strategy & Transformation at Korn Ferry , Brandon Watkins '10, Partner, Global Head of Internet Investment Banking, Technology, Media, Telecommunication (TMT) Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, and moderator, Devon Dickau ’07, MBA ’15, Organizational Development Lead, Google DeepMind and Member of the UCLA Alumni Association Board of Directors.
The welcome address was delivered by Yolanda Gorman, Interim, Associate Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs and Advancement Services, and CFO and COO of the UCLA Foundation and the UCLA Investment Company.
The UCLA William F. Sharpe Fellows program was featured through a video and remarks led by the faculty director and program director, Andrew Atkeson, Stanley M. Zimmerman Professor of Economics and Finance, and Mia Seleshi, Director, Alumni Career Engagement, UCLA Alumni Affairs, respectively.
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Bruins in NYC 2025: Leaders at the Forefront of AI
This event brought together UCLA alumni in New York City for an afternoon of professional connection and learning. Held on December 15, 2025, at The Dean NYC, the mixer featured hosted appetizers and opportunities for attendees to expand their networks across a variety of industries. Alumni heard from a panel of Bruin leaders working in artificial intelligence, including experts from Microsoft, Salesforce, and AWS, who shared insights on AI, agentic AI, and its applications across sectors. The session was moderated by UCLA Alumni Affairs’ Director of Alumni Career Engagement and reflected the UCLA Alumni Association and New York Tri-State Network’s ongoing commitment to building a strong Bruin community on the East Coast.
Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement 2025 Reception Gallery
On Oct. 15, UCLA Alumni Affairs held a reception at the James West Alumni Center for the 2025 honorees of the Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement, which recognizes exceptional UCLA alumni serving in civic leadership positions. These Bruins are making a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing a combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to improve the lives of others. Learn more about this recognition and each honoree.
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