Bruin stories start here

our stories come together at UCLA

We connect, empower each other, and make change. As alumni, we write our next chapters through our experiences, careers and community - our shared narratives unfolding to shape the world.

Quick inspirations

Leslie Gilbert-Lurie

Bruin story since ’81, JD ’84

“UCLA is a good laboratory for succeeding in life.”

Alberto Retana

Bruin story since ʼ09

“We all have an opportunity and a righteousness to stand not just for ideas but to do what we believe in by action”

Afaf I. Meleis, M.S. ’64, M.A. ’66, Ph.D. ’68

Afaf I. Meleis

Bruin story since ’64, M.A. ’66, Ph.D. ’68

“I am where I am right now because of all the mentees I’ve had in my life - they have challenged me, inspired me, they have worked with me.”

Jeffrey Tsou

Bruin story since ’19, MS ’20

“Though you are here for the education, that’s not everything. The people, friendships, the connections are what will carry much longer.”

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