Diversity Programs & Initiatives

As UCLA becomes increasingly diverse, Diversity Programs and initiatives in Alumni Affairs foster meaningful connections among Bruins of diverse experiences across generations to support a strong and inclusive UCLA community.

Diversity Programs & Initiatives organizes various signature programs designed to support, engage and connect Bruins with each other and UCLA. In addition, Diversity Programs & Initiatives supports various diversity alumni networks whose missions and visions empower the students, alumni, staff and faculty of UCLA on-campus and beyond. Scroll down to see our upcoming programs.

  • Mandla Kayise '87, MURP '23, Has Made Empowerment His Life's Work

    Mandla Kayise’s UCLA journey began with ambition and activism. As an undergraduate in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he pursued engineering while immersing himself in campus leadership through the Black Student Alliance and student government. Balancing both proved difficult. Without clear guidance on how to navigate a rigorous academic track while pursuing high-level leadership,…

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UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives partnered with UCLA Asian American Studies Center, UCLA School of Education and Information Studies, Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA and UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association to bring Dr. OiYan Poon to UCLA to speak about her new book, "Asian American is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family." This event featured a Q&A with author and moderator Anthony Ocampo, ’06, Ph.D. ’11.

UCLA Alumni Changemakers events are opportunities to highlight the many examples of Bruin leaders and advocates who have built vibrant careers that centralize their passion for social justice across various roles and settings.

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The Diversity Digest is an e-newsletter produced by UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives that offers UCLA alumni and friends ways to engage with the alumni community through a diverse, social justice lens.

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Diversity Events

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UCLA Latino Alumni Association Pickleball Tournament

Saturday April 18
8 A.M. PDT to NOON PDT
Gerrish Swim & Tennis Club
Join ULAA’s first-ever pickleball tournament! Featuring courts for beginners and serious players, enjoy friendly competition and fun with the Bruin community. Ticke...

San Diego: Bruins at Chicano Park Day

Saturday April 25
9:30 A.M. PDT
Chicano Park
Join fellow UCLA Alumni from the Latino Alumni Association and San Diego Regional Network for a day of culture, connection, and community as we celebrate Chicano Park Da...

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