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UCLA News and Stories | California Edition | May 2025
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2025 Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year Celia Ward-Wallace '98 - Story of Impact
L.A. Wildfires: Stories of Recovery
The January wildfires were the most destructive in California history. As displaced Bruins who lost everything have begun the process to recover and rebuild, UCLA experts across disciplines are providing analysis, guidance and hands-on assistance.
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Disaster Recovery Center
Navigating Job Loss and Rebuilding Your Career
The recent wave of federal layoffs has left thousands of professionals suddenly without work. Here are strategies that are both practical and emotionally helpful for those seeking to re-enter the workforce.
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Navigatng Job Loss
Bruin Spotlight: Q&A With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar '69
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 offers insight into his new memoir, “We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today.” Watch the book launch on May 12 at UCLA or on Zoom.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar '69
Books by Bruins: Health and Wellness
For Mental Health Awareness Month, our Books by Bruins series features a collection that focuses on this theme in a variety of ways — from personal stories of healing to healthy cookbooks to finding peace in yoga and meditation.
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The Big Happy Life
2025 Bruin Business 100
Bruin Business 100, presented by Gorilla Marketing, recognizes a new cohort of 100 Bruin-owned companies. These alumni founders, owners and visionaries in business have inspired innovation and expanded the Bruin network. 
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Bruin Business 100 Recipients
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UCLA News
James B. Milliken Named 22nd President of the University of California
 
Trump Administration Announces Restoration of International Students’ Visas
 
Chancellor: How You Can Help at This Critical Time
 
Watch: How UCLA Has Become L.A.’s Living Lab of Sustainability
 
UCLA Statement on April 30 Campus Activity by SJP and GSJP
 
UCLA Finishes Second at NCAA Gymnastics Championships
 
Alumni News
UCLA Awards Pay Tribute to Bruin Alumni Whose Contributions Impact the World
 
 
Singer-Songwriter and Actor Sara Bareilles '03 to Deliver UCLA College Commencement Address
 
The Temptations To Be Honored With Gershwin Award at 2025 Spring Sing on May 16
 
 
Shirley '90 and Walter Wang Give UCLA $25 Million to Establish New Integrative Digestive Health Center
 
 
Alumni Create AI Business Tool Kona Through Anderson Accelerator Program
 
 
Nominate an Alum for the Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement Recognition
 
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