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UCLA News and Stories | National Edition | September 2025
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Terence Tao: Research Powers Progress
Bruin Voices: Why UCLA and Research Matter
Hear from Bruin celebrities, faculty, alumni, staff, students, postdocs and more, who are sharing stories of hope, opportunity, perseverance and triumph, reminding us why UCLA matters and why we must protect its future.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar '69 - Bruin Voices
UCLA's Latest Research and Breakthroughs
From lifesaving transplants to wireless charging roads, UCLA research powers progress and improves lives. Here are 15 recent developments and discoveries across multiple disciplines that you may not have realized occurred at UCLA.
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Wireless charging on the road
Become a Mentor and Make a Difference
For more than 20 years, the Alumni Mentor Program has paired students with alumni, resulting in beneficial and rewarding experiences. Whether virtual or in person, you can make a difference in a UCLA student's academic and career journey. 
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Derrick Hoskin & Alejandro Pullom - Mentorship
Books by Bruins: Research
This month’s books highlight alumni who continue to use research in their chosen field - from science to the humanities, and from the art of dance to the study of the human brain.
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Cover of "Research Methods & Data Analysis for Multicultural Social Work and Human Services"
Introducing the New UCLA Debit Card
Swipe, tap and 8-clap when you pay all over campus with the NEW UCLA Debit Card! Get yours today and rep your Bruin pride wherever you go. Membership eligibility required. Accounts subject to approval. Insured by NCUA.
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Swipe, Tap and 8-Clap - Bruins get $200 with the UCLA Debit Card - Learn more at Wescom.org/UCLA
UCLA News
Chancellor Frenk - Sharing an Update on Federal Research Funding
 
Threat to UCLA Black Community Deemed Noncredible by UCPD, Under FBI Investigation
 
UCLA Ranks No.1 in Niche.com's Best College Campus and Best College Food
 
David Geffen School of Medicine Under Federal Investigation for Antisemitism Claims
 
UCLA Football Backup Quarterback Arrested for Alleged Felony Incident
 
UCLA Fair Shows Off Science Cuts Under Trump
 
Alumni News
Head Football Coach DeShaun Foster '13 Relieved of Duties
 
 
Video: Robert '74 and Judy Woolsey Journeyed Across Seven Continents With Alumni Travel, Share Their Favorite Moments
 
 
Twin Alumni Share UCLA Bruin Marching Band History as First Female Members, Twirlers
 
 
The Entrepreneurial Iron Man: Matthew Sánchez '17 Fuses Arts, Scents and Science
 
 
Join the Big Ten’s Blood Drive Challenge
 
 
Bruin Spotlight: Col. Kenneth Ray Kreps '33, Secret Missions, Hidden History Revealed
 
Upcoming Events
"Soldiers and Kings"
Sept. 17
New York Tri-State Network
UCLA / Cal Alumni Book Club: "Soldiers and Kings"
DC Bruins game watch
Sept. 27
Washington, D.C. Network
Game Watch Party - UCLA Football at Northwestern
Volunteers picking up leaves
Sept. 28
New York Tri-State Network
UCLA Volunteer Day Day at Big Reuse
Volunteer Day in AX helping St. Vincent de Paul kitchen
Sept. 28
Arizona Network
UCLA Volunteer Day - St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen Crew
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Oct. 7
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2nd Act: Life to Literature - A Conversation With Bruin Authors
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Nov. 15
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Bruin Bash: UCLA at Ohio State
Special Offers
UCLA Alumni Save 20% on Airport Parking With Code UCLA20
 
 
Join Blue & Gold Society, UCLA Athletics' Fan Membership Program
 
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