UCLA News and Stories | California Edition | May/June 2026
Bruins Who Played in the Men's World Cup
Who's excited for World Cup soccer? With its arrival in Los Angeles this June, we're highlighting the Bruin men who played for previous USA teams beginning in 1990.
The Fire Within: Leo Rochman's Story of Resilience
Palisades resident Leo Rochman is grateful to be graduating this June. The baseball enthusiast was living his dream of attending UCLA and launching a successful media brand, until the nightmare came when his childhood home and community burned down.
The Diversity Digest is a newsletter that offers ways to engage with the alumni community through a diverse, social justice lens. It features alumni profiles, UCLA news and research, and opportunities for connection and advancement.
"UC Inspires: Leveraging the Power of UC Alumni" celebrates the impact of UC graduates. On May 5, UC Regents honored entrepreneur Brian Lee '93, J.D. '96, sports journalist Cari Champion '98 and basketball coach Cori Close, M.Ed. '95.
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