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Colleges across the country are confronting what many leaders and clinicians say is a sustained mental health crisis, with national surveys documenting increased rates of anxiety, loneliness, depression and suicidal thoughts among students. What was once a growing concern is now widely recognized as one of higher education’s most urgent challenges.

Keeping furniture off curbs, minifridges far from landfills and tableware out of the trash, UCLA’s annual Sustainable Bruin Move Out helped students leaving campus for the summer find new homes for useful belongings they were unable to pack or no longer needed.

Mothers make it happen. So when Tahlia Disisto, 34, a sociology major and math minor who will graduate this June, had an important Zoom interview and a sick 2-year-old on her hands, she took care of both with aplomb.

One wouldn’t think that a student of education who moved to the United States from Japan and has two grown children would share core personal values with an 18-year-old professional actor from Ventura County on a pre-law track.

UCLA joins the wider Los Angeles community in hosting and participating in a variety of events this Pride Month, from an Oscar Wilde literary conference to a family-friendly drag story hour at the Fowler Museum at UCLA. With celebrations on campus and around Southern California, these programs will honor and support LGBTQ+ communities by uplifting art, advocating for health, and recognizing contributions and achievements.

Every spring for the past five years, crowds have gathered outside the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Center on UCLA’s campus — like they did on May 21 — to choose from hundreds of colorful handmade bowls and enjoy a delicious meal.

Like daisies, a garden of yellow umbrellas sprung up from the lawn of Dickson Plaza South on Wednesday afternoon, providing an oasis for those offering — and seeking — hope, mental health resources and connection.

Surrounded by the sounds of brass excellence, UCLA recognized Memorial Day on Wednesday at an event that connected the university to veterans groups on campus and throughout Southern California.

On the day her adoption was finalized, Allana Martinez remembers being handed a small orange teddy bear in a courtroom, a child-sized symbol of permanence after an uncertain start.

Today, transfer student applicants who were admitted for fall 2026 received the exciting news that they are now #UCLABOUND.

More than 14,000 newly admitted students and their families, friends and loved ones crowded into UCLA’s Westwood campus on Saturday for Bruin Day, the university’s annual celebration of all things blue and gold, from academics and research to student life and school spirit.

When Ryen Clark toured UCLA as a prospective student, one community space immediately caught her attention: the Black Bruin Resource Center. She remembers stepping inside and feeling warmth and community she had not experienced before on a college campus. Students were studying but also playing UNO and excitedly sharing music recommendations. The space ended up playing a meaningful role in her decision to enroll at UCLA.

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk has made it clear: His leadership starts with listening. Having met with thousands of students over the past year, primarily in small-group settings, he has decided to take an even more personal approach with UCLA Connects: Chancellor’s Office Hours.

For a moment, the UCLA Teaching Kitchen is like the back of house of any fine restaurant. The sounds and smells of numerous courses coming together fill the orderly compact space.

Veterans, military-connected students, active duty personnel and campus leaders gathered Nov. 6 at UCLA’s James West Alumni Center to celebrate service and community at the university’s annual Veterans Day reception.

As a youth, I watched my mother spend nearly a decade taking classes at West Los Angeles College—one after another—while simultaneously raising me and my sister. She earned her associate's degree with a 4.0 GPA, transferred into a pre-law program, graduated with a J.D., started a successful law practice and taught as a law professor—all while being our supermom. As I helped her hang her diploma just before her firm's grand opening, I began to understand that her journey wasn't just about each c

Zuleika Bravo came to UCLA with two things most other students don't have: a decade of work experience and a four-year-old daughter. When Zuleika transferred to UCLA from Antelope Valley College in 2018, she immediately felt lost. As a first-generation, nontraditional, parenting student, Zuleika was worried about finding other Bruins who shared her story. Like many nontraditional students, Zuleika was faced with institutional and social barriers others never experience. In particular, she desc

It's been a year since I joined the UCLA Student Affairs Media Team, and I vividly remember my onboarding process. My first meeting was at the Tom Bradley building on the west side of campus, known as "The Hill." When I drove into the parking structure, I parked next to a sleek, all-black sports car. What was most notable, was the trunk logo had been replaced with the Batman symbol. Intrigued by the detail, I continued to admire the car when a silhouette in a trench coat and shiny black boots e

When one thinks of Los Angeles from an international perspective, images of majestic sunsets and sunrises, Hollywood movies and famous actors, year-long warm weather, and a vibrant mix of diverse cultures come to mind. While these visual icons define Los Angeles, many international students also recognize it as home of the UCLA brand—a beacon of opportunity. UCLA stands on the foundational pillars—that with hard work, and the drive to succeed, possibilities are endless. Three international UCLA

In 2007, Jenny Byrd started a job as an Event Manager for UCLA Residential Life. An artist at heart, she was unsure that an administrative career in higher education could ever be a viable path for her. However, during her nearly two decades working at UCLA, Jenny found new creative outlets in research and assessment, student programming and organizational development. What began as just a day job supporting her moonlight career as a theater producer slowly became her calling. Now, she is stepp

This quarter, we're thrilled to introduce Vanessa Aviva González-Siegel (she/ella/ela) as the newly appointed director of the UCLA LGBTQ Campus Resource Center (LGBTQ CRC). Situated in the heart of the Student Activities Center and across from the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, the LGBTQ CRC has long been a hub for inclusion, acceptance and community on campus. With Vanessa's proven leadership, this dynamic space is projected to grow its impact even further across the UCLA commu

On the evening of November 5, 2024, UCLA students packed Pauley Pavilion for hours, waiting to hear the results of an important contest. This time, they weren't there for yet another Bruins basketball game. Instead, the students were abuzz watching news coverage of the 2024 general election. Hundreds of students participated in this year's Election Night Watch Party hosted by Campus Life and BruinsVote, which served as one of UCLA's hallmark events for the 2024 election. Event organizers even r

On a chilly October evening, monsters and urban legends take over UCLA's residential community. Covel Commons' Grand Horizon Ballroom, a popular venue for both professional and student events, is transformed for the Haunted Hill extravaganza. A Halloween tradition coordinated by UCLA's residential student government, Haunted Hill is both a spooky experience and a complex development opportunity for student leaders, such as event production skills, budget management, vendor coordination and more.

When you think of "club sports," what do you imagine? Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions about club sports is that it is not as legitimate as the popular varsity-level sports that fall under the NCAA: football, basketball, volleyball, to name a few. This couldn't be further from the truth. UCLA Club Sports athletes often compete nationally and adhere to strict practice and game schedules, much like their Division 1 peers. In fact, Club Sports is a signature program in UCLA Student Affair

This quarter's Spotlight series features Dr. Emily Dahlem and UCLA Veteran Services. Next to the Transfer Student Center in Kerckhoff Hall, The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is centrally located, one floor below the coffee house. The calming aroma of a fresh cup of coffee fills the classic gothic halls and provides a balance to the hustle and activity that defines a typical day in Kerckhoff; the VRC is no exception. As the Director of the VRC, Emily leads with the philosophy of service before

When students start their journeys at UCLA, the campus welcomes them with an incredibly diverse community, beautiful sunny weather, hilly hikes to class, and an abundance of resources to make their stay here worthwhile. With an ever-growing list of departments and programs dedicated to enriching the student experience, navigating those resources can become tricky. It's easy for students to miss a turn and arrive at the wrong destination. The Be Well Bruin website serves as the community's GPS.

This quarter's Educator Spotlight Series shines the light on Carina Salazar, Executive Director for Career and Immersive Experiences at the Career Center. The Career Center is located in the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Strathmore building on the corner of Westwood Plaza. On the outside, the building features masonry reminiscent of classic buildings in academia. Inside, the space offers the bright, crisp details of a professional workspace. The Career Center is a hub for all aspects of career devel

Sustainability at UCLA touches all aspects of the Student Affairs mission, from academic programs in sustainability, to campus life with over 40 different student organizations focused on sustainability, and connections to alumni. UCLA also has comprehensive sustainability goals across all aspects of campus operations - from energy and water to food and procurement. These goals are laid out in the Sustainability Plan and include an ambitious commitment to decarbonization. Recently, over 2,000 st