UCLA Magazine | UCLA Skip to main content UCLA Magazine Toggle menu UCLA Magazine UCLA Newsroom Categories All content UCLA Magazine Arts + culture Environment + climate Faculty + staff Health + behavior Nation, world + society Science + technology Students + campus University news UCLA in the community Campus statements Election 2026 For news media Media contacts at UCLA Campus statements Media advisories News releases About UCLA: Fast facts Media guide to faculty experts Newsletter sign-up Toggle search Search Newsroom Submit search Close search Featured Story 26 Random People You Had No Idea Went to UCLA Some walked away with a diploma; others merely passed through on their way to renown. Meet the Bruins you had no idea were ever Bruins. Marooned No More 'Baywatch' on Sunset Boulevard The Seabirds: Alums Rowing the Distance Feature Full S.T.E.M. Ahead: The UCLA Zodiac Boat Feature Chancellor Frenk: Keeping Our Connections Strong Feature Shade: The Secret Weapon Against Rising Heat Survey Take Our Survey, We Want Your Feedback! Latest Stories 26 Random People You Had No Idea Went to UCLA August 4, 2026 Some walked away with a diploma; others merely passed through on their way to renown. Meet the Bruins you had no idea were ever Bruins. The Bruinfluencers July 7, 2026 UCLA social media influencers are everywhere, recording their lives and evangelizing their favorite things for millions of followers. Here, the top stars in a crowded digital galaxy. 'Baywatch' on Sunset Boulevard July 7, 2026 Think you’re fit enough to be a Bruin lifeguard? You’d better be able to swim with the bricks. Keeping Our Connections Strong July 7, 2026 Upon becoming chancellor, Julio Frenk scheduled intimate gatherings where students could express their thoughts, ideas and concerns. More than a year later, he’s still listening. Marooned No More July 7, 2026 UCLA marine archaeologist Justin Dunnavant’s work unearths the stories of fugitive slave townships in the Caribbean. Now, his innovative mapping methods are expanding Black cultural history. The Spirit of Inquiry July 7, 2026 Public universities like UCLA encourage the pursuit of discoveries that improve society, save lives and leave an indelible imprint on human history. Rowing the Distance July 7, 2026 Four years after a record-setting Pacific crossing, two Bruin oarswomen are gearing up for a wild journey across the Atlantic. The Great Bruin Baking Show July 7, 2026 How Cuban culture, some political know-how acquired at UCLA, and a lot of sugar and flour are helping Betty Porto continue to build her family’s incredible L.A. legacy. Puppet Show July 7, 2026 At UCLA, dedicated professors, students and curatorial staff mine the deep cultural resonance of puppets — and the creative genius that has brought them to life for millennia. UCLA’s Innovation Engine July 7, 2026 From smart grids to public policy to immersive art, UCLA is building a new model of innovation — one rooted in collaboration across disciplines and the real world. Pool Position July 7, 2026 UCLA is on a hot streak when it comes to NCAA championships. It all started in the water. This Campus Is Giving You Shade July 7, 2026 Ten bucolic spots for enjoying the leafier side of UCLA. Heat of the Moment July 7, 2026 How UCLA scientists are helping better understand and mitigate the dangers of increasing temperatures — and why shade may be more of a secret weapon than we thought. Browse Our Issues July 7, 2026 Visit the archive of recent editions of UCLA Magazine. Live! From Ackerman Hall July 7, 2026 A new, remastered recording preserves the legacy of a forgotten Bruin rock 'n' roll band. Full S.T.E.M. Ahead July 7, 2026 Aboard the UCLA Zodiac, undergraduates chase ocean “fronts,” collect marine samples to put under the microscope — and sometimes discover a whole new direction of their own. A Place Where Nobody Dared to Go July 7, 2026 At UCLA, a 1980 camp musical has helped pave the way to integrating AI into the arts. Summer 2026: Contributors July 7, 2026 Editorial and art contributors to the Summer 2026 issue of UCLA Magazine. Summer 2026: In This Issue July 7, 2026 An overview of the stories in UCLA Magazine’s Summer issue. Happenings for Summer June 30, 2026 A Bruin guide to the most intriguing events at UCLA this summer. Game Winner June 8, 2026 UCLA soccer legend Cobi Jones is a veteran of three World Cups with team U.S.A. This year, he is again part of the sport's greatest spectacle, which is back on U.S. soil for the first time since 1994. Father Figures June 1, 2026 Five unique Bruin stories reveal what it really means to be a dad. 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