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UCLA News and Stories | California Edition | April 2026
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Story of Champions - UCLA Women's Basketball Wins NCAA Championship
The Story Behind Jackie Robinson's 1946 Reintegration of Organized Baseball
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day, honoring the man who broke baseball's color barrier in 1947. But the year prior, 80 years ago this month, Robinson first had to do the same thing in the minors with the Montreal Royals. This is the story of how it came to be.
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Jackie Robinson (center) in Montreal Royals uniform in 1946
Musical Bruins Vol. 2
Acoustic, rock, pop, folk, R&B, alternative, classical, country ꟷ Bruin talent is on full display in the second edition of Musical Bruins. Discover new music and eclectic sounds from these UCLA artists making a name for themselves beyond Westwood.
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Earth Day Feature: UCLA's Community Garden
When you visit the jane b semel HCI Community Garden at the top of the Sunset Recreation Center, you’ll find a gathering place for growing healthy, sustainable produce and hands-on learning about urban gardening practices. Apply to become a plot holder!
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Prytanean Alumnae Celebrates Centennial
For 100 years, the Prytanean Alumnae Network has been giving back to the UCLA community. As the oldest honorary alumnae organization in the University of California system, it is dedicated to making a difference, on campus and beyond.
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Bruin Spotlight: Mandla Kayise '87, M.U.R.P. '23
As president and CEO of New World Education, Kayise champions empowerment in education and community development, dedicating his career to helping students and residents to recognize their strengths and shape their futures.
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Mandla Kayise
UCLA News
Niche.com Crowned UCLA 2026 Best College Campus in the U.S. — and the Top Spot for Food
 
UCLA Women's Basketball Sets Records With Five First-Round Picks, Six Overall, in WNBA Draft
 
How Blue and Gold Can Go Green: Getting Involved for Earth Month
 
UCLA Receives $33 Million From Ballmer Group to Address L.A.'s Youth Mental Health Crisis
 
UCLA Summer Programs in Art, Game Design, Al and More for High School Students and Beyond Are Now Enrolling
 
Alumni News
Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee '86 to Deliver Address at UCLA Commencement
 
 
New Author Melissa Ramirez, Ph.D. '21, Reflects on Her Path, From First-Gen College Student to Professorship and Her Own Lab
 
 
Q&A: Dr. Anne Lin, M.S. '13, Discusses Health Risks, Symptoms, Misconceptions of Colorectal Cancer
 
 
Alumni Travel: Witness the Eclipse of the Century
 
 
Volunteer at CicLAvia and Help Bring a Car-Free Westside to Life — Sunday, April 26
 
 
Q&A: Gail Wyatt, Ph.D. '73, Reflects on Career, Advocacy After Receiving Humanitarian Award
 
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April 24
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April 29
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Influence Matters: Managing Up, Across and Down
Your next degree: business school
April 30
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Your Next Degree: Business School
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May 2
Disability Alumni Network & Alumni Affairs
EmPower Hour: Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
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May 12
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Spring Sing 2026
May 16
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Spring Sing in Royce on Sale Starting April 24
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