UCLA News and Stories | National Edition | July 2025
UCLA's First Year in the Big Ten Conference
A year ago, the Big Ten move felt like a leap into the unknown. After the 2024-25 campaign, it’s now a blueprint for how Bruins can grow without giving up what makes us special: championship ambition, student-first values and a family that shows up.
Julie Sina Reflects on a Career of Building Community
Last month, Julie Sina, the associate vice chancellor for Alumni Affairs, transitioned to become the interim chief of staff for Chancellor Julio Frenk. She takes a look back at her career, her time with UCLA Alumni and the moments that truly mattered.
At the UCLA Commencement Ceremony for the College, the Grammy Award-winning singer and actress delivered a heartwarming and insightful speech about the idea that two seemingly contrary things can "both" be true at the same time.
The founder and CEO of Girls With Impact (GWI) believes it's more important than ever to invest in women. Since 2018, GWI has educated more than 18,000 girls tuition-free, becoming the nation's leading online business education tool. Her next goal is 50,000 girls.
Send-offs welcome incoming students and their families to UCLA. Hosted by local alumni leaders, these worldwide gatherings help ease nerves, provide information and establish social networks for our newest Bruins.
