UCLA Trust Building
UCLA’s new downtown Los Angeles hub
The UCLA Trust Building, also called the UCLA Downtown property, was acquired in June 2023 as part of a larger series of acquisitions strengthening UCLA’s ties to the Los Angeles area. According to a UCLA Newsroom article, the Trust Building will house 31 new programs, which are slated to begin operating in 2024 and 2025.
To learn more about the UCLA Trust Building and its incoming programs, read the UCLA Newsroom article linked through the button below.
Start of football season
Start of football season
The new 2024 football season begins for the UCLA team on Aug. 31. With new changes to the team and new additions to the coaching staff of the UCLA football team, there is much to look forward to at the start of the 2024 season. Keep reading to learn more about the new coaches and the first few games.
Westwood Los Angeles
Notable places in the UCLA college town
Westwood Los Angeles is the neighborhood that includes the UCLA campus and Westwood Village, a college town with plenty of coffeehouses, shops, movie theaters and restaurants to explore. To learn more about Westwood Los Angeles and the broader Los Angeles area, click the link below.
History of the Daily Bruin
History of the Daily Bruin
Did you know that the Daily Bruin has been UCLA’s main campus newspaper since it was founded in 1919? Although the newspaper was known as the Cub Californian at the time, it would eventually evolve into the Daily Bruin we know and love today. Keep reading to learn more about the history of the Daily Bruin.
UCLA Spanish placement exam
An online test helping students determine their Spanish language level
The UCLA Spanish placement exam allows students to determine which Spanish class is more appropriate to enroll in, given their performance. The tests are available online only through Bruin Learn. To access the UCLA Spanish placement exam, visit the UCLA Spanish & Portuguese department website, linked through the button below.
UCLA grade distribution
Grade distributions and other important UCLA grading information to know
Although the official UCLA grade distribution for each course is not posted to any public university channels, the course review website Bruinwalk provides grade distributions based on student-reported grades. To view the UCLA grade distribution for a particular course, search the course title in Bruinwalk using the link below.
Bruin athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics
When watching the games, keep an eye out for UCLA student athletes like Angela Dugalić, Chase Dodd, Ryder Dodd and Emma Malabuyo.
Farmers markets near UCLA
This week is National Farmers Market Week! Luckily for Bruins living in Westwood, there are several farmers markets you can visit to celebrate: the Westwood Farmers Market, the West LA Farmers Market and the Santa Monica Farmer’ Market.
Famous UCLA professors
UCLA’s faculty are all world-class, and some of them are even world-famous! Professors like Andrea Ghez, Jared Diamond and Terrence Tao are well-known across the globe for their groundbreaking work in their respective fields.
Gaming and Esports at UCLA
From student organizations dedicated to video games to club esports teams and on-campus gaming centers, there are plenty of opportunities for UCLA gamers to gather and play their favorite games.
Things to look forward to in the fall quarter
Things to look forward to in the fall quarter…
With the start of the new academic year, there are many social, academic and athletic events to look forward to! Keep reading for more information on upcoming events and programs across campus and nearby.
National Nonprofit Day
Introducing ASUCLA
National Nonprofit Day on Aug. 17 is a great way to get to know Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA), a nonprofit that services the Bruin community! For newly admitted UCLA students and as a refresher for returning Bruins, keep reading to learn more about ASUCLA and what it can do for you.
Powell Library UCLA
The main UCLA library for the Bruin community
Powell Library UCLA, colloquially known as Powell, is the campus hub for the Bruin community who utilize the library to study, rest, conduct research and learn more about their creative endeavors on campus. To read more about Powell Library, including its resources, collections and hours of operation, click the button below.
Things to do in July!
For Bruins who are still on campus for summer sessions, keep reading a list of things to do in Los Angeles and on campus in July!
UCLA Health Human Resources
UCLA Health departments’ personnel
The UCLA Health Human Resources departments oversee personnel relations with the healthcare organization, UCLA Health, which offers specialized and immediate care for patients in the larger Southern California community. To learn more about human resources at UCLA Health, visit the webpage linked below.
UCLA head coach
UCLA Athletics has over 20 sports teams, each with a UCLA head coach, a larger coaching team and a support staff team, leading the student-athletes to success. To read more about each UCLA team and their UCLA head coach via the UCLA Athletics website, click the button below.