Tag Archives: grad2013

Students push for increased communication with the UC Office of the President

The relationship between University of California President Mark Yudof and the student body has been tumultuous over the course of his term, which has led students to push for increased communication with senior level officials at the UC Office of the President.

Losing only twice this season, men’s tennis had a memorable year

A 26-4 tennis season in 2011-2012 that ended with a 4-1 semi-final loss to USC in the NCAA championships would have been deemed a success for almost any other team. But for a UCLA men’s tennis team that has won 16 national championships, there was a natural expectation to do more this year. A 29-2 […]

UCLA expands student opportunities with global health programs

He remembers how the main floor of the Central Hospital of Maputo in Mozambique overflowed with sick or injured children on crowded hospital beds. As a visiting volunteer from UCLA, Cameron Escovedo communicated with patients through hand gestures and broken sentences, helping doctors diagnose them despite the broken CT scanner and lack of medical tools. […]

Senior Standouts: Zakiya Bywaters

Zakiya Bywaters was a top recruit coming out of high school, ranked No. 17 by ESPN and No. 21 as a four-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer, and more than lived up to the hype while a member of the UCLA women’s soccer team. As a senior, the forward starred right out of the gate, starting 23 of the 25 games and earning Pac-10 All-Freshman honors.

Construction projects aim for four-year UCLA on-campus housing guarantee

While living in Rieber Hall last year, Usman Azam became familiar with the sound of construction. As a night owl and late riser, Azam said he was often awoken by the early-morning construction on nearby Sproul buildings. The construction and renovation are part of a series of projects that have transformed the Hill in the […]