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Alumna May Hong HaDuong named director of the UCLA Film & Television Archive
HaDuong will become the fourth director in the organization’s 55-year history and the first woman and person of color to lead the film archive.
2020 reflections: A year of accomplishments, challenges and compassion
Astrophysicist Andrea Ghez won a Nobel Prize, we were the No. 1 public university again, faculty carried on with important research and students continued to achieve the amazing.
Rafer Johnson, 86, Olympic medalist, champion for equality and exemplar of Bruin values
Johnson, who won a gold medal in the decathlon in 1960 and later helped found the Special Olympics, died today at his home in Sherman Oaks.
Take good care, Bruins
As we go into the weekend following a week of late nights monitoring election results while in a pandemic, here are some resources for self-care.
Bruin Millie Tran Analyzes the Ecosystem of News
Texas Tribune’s chief product officer believes the key to reaching audiences is understanding their behavior and preferences.
Policy for the People
Sonja Diaz, the founding director of the Latino Policy & Politics Initiative, understands how research can directly result in legislation that serves society’s needs.
For UCLA Volunteer Day, virtual participation provides real help
Hundreds of Bruins answered the call to serve for the 12th annual day of service, which pivoted from in-person tasks to primarily online events and projects.
Volunteer Day goes virtual: Learn to protest, make ‘how-to’ videos for kids and more
This year’s adapted day of service includes eight different kinds of activities, and volunteers can join in as many as they have time for.
Flavors Take Root at Little Fatty
David Kuo’s Mar Vista restaurant adjusts and grows during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reach Across the Aisle
With the upcoming election, two Bruins who have served in the White House answer questions on how to sidestep partisan enmity.
Law graduate wins UC President’s Award for her DACA advocacy
Dellara Gorjian played a prominent role in challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the program.
UCLA announces star-studded 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame class
The inductees include six Olympic medalists, a two-time NCAA softball champion, a World Series champion and a WNBA champion.
UCLA Alumni Association board welcomes new members
The board’s new president is D’Artagnan Scorza, executive director and founder of the Social Justice Learning Institute.
NBA star and alumnus Kevin Love to fund chair in psychology
The former Bruins basketball player has committed $500,000 through his foundation — matched by a $500,000 UCLA Centennial Term Chair Match.
Rise up: Images of Bruin resiliency during COVID-19
As the adversity of the pandemic loomed over us, it was met in force by the ways students, professors, staff and alumni rose to meet this historic moment.
Objects of Necessity
With generous and swift donations, the community responds to UCLA — and UCLA responds to the community — during the COVID-19 crisis.
Change Agent: Breaking Barriers
All-American gymnast Sadiqua Bynum ’16 may have fallen into Hollywood’s stunt world, but she landed on her feet and hit the ground running.
UCLA receives $1 million from alumna to support students in financial need
The Kellie Newcomb Hepper and Jeffrey Hepper Centennial Scholarship is open to undergraduates in any field who are struggling economically.
Graduates encouraged to envision and build a better future
Amid protests for social justice and a pandemic, UCLA students are urged to apply what they’ve learned to making a better world.
Q&A: George Takei on activism, humor and social media
Actor, activist and UCLA alumnus George Takei will speak June 12 at the virtual celebration for 2020 graduates.
Job hunting during COVID-19? For Bruins, a little help can go a long way
UCLA’s Career Center and Alumni Association continue to offer programs and services to help students and graduates through the crisis.
Old traditions, new forms: Virtual celebrations honor graduates
UCLA’s graduation festivities will feature speakers like actor, activist and alumnus George Takei and California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris.