Class Notes Category: Other
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Morton Lebow, M.A. ’49
“Bourbon,” says Morton Lebow, M.A. ’49, (presumably) tongue-in-cheek, when asked the secret to his longevity. Lebow, a World War II veteran, Purple Heart recipient and distinguished civil servant — whose grad school experience not only resulted in an English degree, but in a 70-year marriage — turns 100 years old March 26. But he’s not…
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Chip Humphries ’97
Veteran wealth manager Chip Humphries ’97 has been named to the 2025 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on April 8. Humphries’ career in wealth management began in 1998, when he joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a qualified portfolio manager who, in addition to providing traditional advice and guidance, can help clients pursue…
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Romi Lassally ’13
The graduation celebration of Los Angeles-based nonprofit Ready To Succeed (RTS), founded by Romi Lassally ’13, is Thursday, May 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at The Chief Clubhouse in West Hollywood, California. The organization helps college students impacted by foster care thrive personally, academically and professionally. The event, celebrating over 40 RTS scholars, will…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 has been named Harvard College Class Day speaker. The UCLA and NBA legend, a noted author and social activist, will address the Harvard College Class of 2025 during the annual Class Day celebration on May 28, the day before Harvard’s 374th Commencement. “We are so excited to welcome Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the…
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Sierra Chen, M.A. ’93
UCLA Newsroom published a piece honoring Sierra Chen, M.A. ’93, detailing her longtime visionary philanthropy supporting the UCLA Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle and describing her life and career path, which brought her to the U.S. from Taipei when she was 14. Chen earned her master’s degree in mathematics, then took on the responsibility of…
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Alex Schrempf, 2009-2011
Former UCLA Basketball player Alex Schrempf, 2009-2011, is “stepping far outside my comfort zone” and onto the dance floor March 8 for Seattle Dances 2025, an annual fundraiser to end homelessness in King County, Washington. The event supports Plymouth Housing, a nonprofit dedicated to providing permanent, supportive housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness. “While Seattle…
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La’Tonya Rease Miles, M.A. ’99, Ph.D. ’04
“Smart Girl,” by La’Tonya Rease Miles, M.A. ’99, Ph.D. ’04, a memoir redefining first-gen and Black student narratives, highlighting mass media, pop culture, and sports as key to shaping identity, resilience, and community, has just been released. A first-gen graduate, she designed groundbreaking programs at UCLA and Loyola Marymount University to support first-gen students. A…
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Asad Madni ’69, M.S. ’72, Ph.D.
Asad Madni ’69, M.S. ’72, Ph.D., who received the 2024 UCLA Award for Professional Achievement for his revolutionary contributions to science, engineering and technology, is proud to announce that, starting in 2025, the IEEE Medal of Honor monetary prize will be increased to $2 million. In addition, for the first time, the 2025 IEEE Medal…
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Helen Zhao ’11
An article on cnbc.com by Helen Zhao ’11 details the odyssey she embarked upon after quitting her dream job and how it changed her perspective on work, life and leisure. Spoiler alert: it’s all about balance. “After realizing firsthand that nothing is as glamorous as it seems, I stopped aspiring to be like others and…
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Grant Janov ’24
To say that Grant Janov ’24 is highly motivated to achieve a lofty goal is an understatement. Janov, who would ordinarily have been a member of the UCLA Class of 2025, has completed his undergraduate education early, with a major in gender studies and a minor in classical civilization, in order to begin a full-time…