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The debate over illegal immigration is becoming more and more prevalent in our national discourse. But it is not too often that we hear the voices of those at the center of the debate: the immigrants themselves.   Continue »
Apr 10, 2006

What is one to do when Bruin basketball is playing an important game on the road? Come to Pauley Pavilion, where a few thousand Bruin fans come to watch the game, cheer and show their colors.   Continue »
Apr 2, 2006

July 7th, 1955 was the day that the very first patient ever was admitted to UCLA Medical Center. Take a look at some of the festivities in honor of the anniversary and watch a slide show that takes a look back in time.  Continue »
Sep 1, 2005

This week the first new UC campus to open its doors in 40 years will start classes. Find out about some of the obstacles that UC Merced had to overcome and why the campus is not just good news for the academic world.  Continue »
Aug 1, 2005

Warren Christopher, secretary of state 1993-1997, teaches a class on international hot spots this month at UCLA.   Continue »
Mar 1, 2003

Read about the candlelight vigil for the one year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  Continue »
Sep 1, 2002

The School of Medicine has a new name and a bright future, thanks to a $200 million gift from entertainment executive and philanthropist David Geffen. The gift is the largest ever made to the University of California, and the largest single donation ever made to a school of medicine in this country.  Continue »
May 1, 2002

In 1917 the idea of a university campus in Southern California was thought to be ridiculous; but it was Edward Augustus Dickson who had the foresight to realize exactly the opposite. This month's spotlight ode to UCLA's history delves into Dickson's role in the creation of this amazing university.  Continue »
Oct 1, 2001

The Spotlight response to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. They offer insight into the university's reaction to this heinous attack.  Continue »
Sep 1, 2001

Former Vice President Al Gore is coming to UCLA to participate in a faculty symposium. The purpose of his visit is to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to societal problems that affect our children. Find out more about what this exciting special guest will be up to while at UCLA.  Continue »
Jan 1, 2001

Jimmy Carter has ceaselessly pursued the eradication of poverty and disease worldwide for the last 20 years. For this service and more, he was presented with the UCLA Medal, the university's highest honor, at a recent guest-lecture. Find out more about Carter's work and his undertakings inside.  Continue »
Oct 30, 2000