UCLA News and Stories | California Edition | February 2026
The Life and Legacy of the Forgotten "Black Bruin"
Author Jason Schwartz shines a light on Johnny Wynne, an "invisible" teammate of Jackie Robinson on the 1939 UCLA football team. He helped save the Bruins' first undefeated season and yet, he has been erased from the team's history.
Our Unconventional Jobs series features Jean Franzblau '92, founder of Cuddle Sanctuary, who turned platonic touch into a career. What began as a personal need for connection grew into a wellness practice centered on comfort, consent and community.
The Alumni Association Board of Directors provides strategic guidance, leverages expertise, and champions alumni programs and initiatives. This is a great opportunity to give back, build connections and make a lasting impact on generations of Bruins.
February is a month for love stories, whether it’s a romance novel, a personal tale of love and loss, or a book about self-care. Bruin authors are telling tales of love, and one of these books might be just what your heart needs.
