Nanotubes and no-hitters
Jim Easton ’59 gave UCLA $2 million to research real-world applications for carbon materials, including sports equipment, explaining, “Few universities can study carbon nanotubes for sports equipment, conduct leading-edge research in cancer and Alzheimer’s, and be home to over 100 national sports championships.” <more>
Gymnastics, perfected
UCLA freshman gymnast Vanessa Zamarripa placed third in the nation in the all-around score. Along the way she scored three perfect 10s – including this one on Jan. 23, 2009.
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Troy Aikman graduates
Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman fulfills a promise he made to his mom by graduating from UCLA in 2009. <more>
National champs
UCLA women’s water polo bested crosstown rival USC to capture its fifth straight NCAA title in May 2009. <more>
Pauley 2.0
UCLA launches the Campaign of Champions, a $100-million drive to expand and renovate the venerable, 44-year-old Pauley Pavilion. <more>
1984 Olympics retrospective
At the 25th anniversary of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, UCLA is credited as a “main pillar” in the success of the games. <more>
Athletes giving back
From Marathon Kids (a grassroots program to encourage physical fitness among grade school children most vulnerable to obesity and Type 2 diabetes), to Dribble for the Cure (which raised $60,000 to fight cancer), to student-athlete visits to Mattel Children’s Hospital, Bruins are connecting with the community. <more>
What it means to be a fan
After UCLA captured its 100th NCAA championship, Pulitzer Prize-nominated sports writer Bill Plaschke wrote about “the soul of UCLA athletics.” <read what he wrote>
Rhodes to glory
In 2009, two student athletes will study at the University of Oxford as UCLA’s newest Rhodes Scholars. <more>
Chuck Bullough, Bruin Football
UCLA’s new defensive coordinator has also served as the Bruins’ linebackers coach for the past three years, so he knows the score. <more>
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