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No. 1 Public UCLA No. 1 Public

UCLA is Nation’s No. 1 Public University for Seventh Straight Year

The 2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings once again placed UCLA above all public universities, sharing the top spot with UC Berkeley. The University vaulted in from No. 20 to No. 15 overall and was also ranked the No. 1 public school for veterans. Among the top 25 universities, UCLA ranked the highest in social mobility with 30% of UCLA students who are first-generation.
Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night

Pilipino Bruins

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we're spotlighting the Pilipino Bruins, past and present, who have played an essential role in cultivating a vibrant and diverse UCLA community. At UCLA, this support takes the form of mentorship, advocacy and sharing the importance of family, food and music.
Maydellyn Dumaop, M.S. '23 with mentor Roshni Lal '00

Video: Mentorship Matters

At the heart of the Alumni Mentor Program are the alumni and students who form a bond of friendship and create a symbiotic relationship ꟷ learning, energizing and inspiring one another. Hear from past participants about what they gained from their experience. Last chance: sign up to be a mentor!  
Gen Z employees in an office

Gen Z in the Workforce

In this three-part Career Engineering series, veteran executive recruiter Amy Rueda shares some insights on the newest generation entering the workforce. Part I breaks down some of Gen Z's philosophies in order to help others better understand their motivations and narrow the generation gap (sometimes tension) in the workplace.
Inland Empire Game Watch Party

Game Watch Parties

Each week UCLA Football takes the field, Bruins around the country gather around neighborhood bars donning blue and gold to cheer, high-five and 8-Clap for their favorite team. Join in the fun and camaraderie at a game watch party near you, or contact us to set one up in your community. 
Football Alumni Recognized

Bruins for Life: A Gathering of Bruin Football Alumni From All Eras

In mid-September, approximately 200 UCLA football alumni of all generations gathered for a two-day reunion to reminisce with teammates about life on and off the gridiron.

THE BRUIN PROMISE SPOTLIGHT

Video: Peter Taylor ‘80, Former President of the UCLA Alumni Association and Chair of the UCLA Foundation Board, Talks About His Journey as a Student and How He Stayed Engaged With the University for Decades

NEWS

UniCamp Devastated by Tropical Storm Hilary. Here's How You Can Help

Chancellor Block Visits White House to Talk About Diversity on College Campuses

Big Ten Football Opponents Announced for Next Five Years

Professors Sherie and Donald Morrison Pledge $15.4 Million to UCLA

The Latest Canvas for Refik Anadol’s, M.F.A. '14, AI-generated Art? The New Sphere in Las Vegas

CAREER

Post Job Vacancies, Advertise Your Business and Seek Industry Advice From Bruins in UCLA ONE

UC Alumni Career Network Webinar: Perspectives on Quiet Quitting - Oct. 18

Video - Full Potential Functioning: Optimizing Life by Updating the Way We Think

Video - Everything You Need to Know About Working in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

BRUIN SPIRIT

2,000 Volunteers Bring UCLA Spirit of Service to the L.A. Community

Latino Alumni Vice President Sylvia Robledo '07 Was a Contestant on ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" 

Matching MacArthurs: Two UCLA Professors Win Prestigious "Genius Grants"

Graduate Student Abraham Amiri, Who Escaped the Taliban, Is Pursuing His Passion for Astronomy — and Inviting the UCLA Community to Join In

9 Reasons UCLA Dining Is the Best in the Nation

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

Video: Alumni Town Hall Conversation About A.I.

Anderson Forecast: UCLA Economists Foresee Weak U.S. Economy in 2024, but No Recession

UCLA Alumni Travel: Costa Rica & the Panama Canal, Exploring Australia & New Zealand

UCLA Library Receives $4.2 Million Political Cartoon Collection Spanning Centuries

SPECIAL OFFERS

Earn $500 Cash Back After You Spend $2,500 On Your Wescom Bruin Edge Visa Card in the First Three Months

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Events

October - November Alumni Events

Oct. 10, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Town Hall: From Walk-on to Pauley Pavilion Fan Favorite
Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Hawaii Network | Game Watch Parties
Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Washington, D.C. | Game Watch Parties
Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, New York Tri-State Network | Game Watch Parties
Oct. 18, Alumni Affairs | Pressure Points Introductory Workshop
Oct. 19, Philadelphia Network | Happy Hour
Oct. 25, Alumni Affairs | Fireside Chat With Martin Jarmond
Nov. 1, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation
Nov. 1, New York Tri-State Network | UCLA / Cal Alumni Book Club: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" 
Nov. 12, Pilipino Alumni Association | Parol-Making Workshop (In Person and Online)
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