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Wendy Soderburg

House of Champions


Oct 1, 2009

Swords of Westwood

Students find strength shouting and beating each other with bamboo sticks in UCLA's championship-winning kendo club.
Jul 1, 2009

Good Sports: Flying to the Ball

UCLA football's new defensive coordinator, Chuck Bullough, isn't new to the team, just new to the title.
Jul 1, 2009

Troy Aikman Completes Final 'Pass'

The Dallas Cowboys snatched former UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman out of school in 1989 just two classes shy of graduation. Thanks to UCLA Extension online, Aikman will walk with fellow graduates in June 2009.
Mar 4, 2009

Hoop Dreams

Men's Basketball Head Coach Ben Howland has done it again. His 2008 crop of freshman players - named the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation by both ESPN.com and Scout.com - includes elite guards, an explosive power forward and a standout center. The good times figure to keep on rolling with these freshman phenoms, who bring personality to spare, along with talent, to Westwood.
Jan 1, 2009

Kick Start

No other university in the nation has produced more pro soccer players than UCLA, and few can match its collegiate record, either. It's been six years, though, since the Bruins won their last NCAA title, and they're hungry for more.
Oct 1, 2008

Academic Athletes: High Scorers

At the height of this year's March Madness frenzy, the Los Angeles Times put a damper on the fun with an article that lamented the dismal graduation rates of today's top collegiate basketball players. Just how fair was it?
Oct 1, 2008

All the Right Moves

Rick Neuheisel returns to his alma mater in the one job he wanted above all others — head football coach at UCLA. Are you ready for some really fun football?
Apr 1, 2008

Hawaii Swings

Darrin Gee '89 makes his home in paradise, spending his days doing what he loves best: golfing and coaching golf.
Apr 1, 2008

Loss of a Pioneer


Feb 12, 2008

Battle of the Sexes

How does the UCLA women's basketball squad prepare for bouts with some of the country's toughest teams? They pit themselves against men.
Jan 1, 2008

Ralph Amos to lead alumni association

The Alumni Association welcomes a new director, Ralph Amos. He will also be act as assistant vice chancellor, alumni relations, for UCLA External Affairs.
Oct 1, 2007

The Transfer Effect

The competition to get into UCLA doesn't get any easier for transfer students.
Oct 1, 2007

Small Wonder

Developed by UCLA scientists and engineers, this "microhand" is a deft manipulator of tiny objects and one day may be an invaluable tool in microsurgery.
Aug 24, 2007

Family Values: Come Sail Away

Learn to surf. Take to the water in a kayak. It's all at one of UCLA's most delightful hidden treasures, the Marina Aquatic Center.
Jul 1, 2007

Spectator Spectacles

They taunt opposing teams, wear weird costumes, cheer with terrifying gusto and never, ever let their beloved Bruins down. Meet five of the most fervent fans you'll ever find.
Apr 1, 2007

Secret Sports

All those NCAA titles get the glory. But 1,000 athletes also compete in Club Sports like Dragon Boat Racing and Women's Ultimate Frisbee.
Jan 1, 2007

Helping Hands, Healing Minds

UCLA Psychology Professor Vickie Mays leads a national effort to provide mental-health training to New Orleans' parents, families, clergy and mental-health providers.
Jul 31, 2006

Bench Tales

Four student managers and one dedicated volunteer see Bruin sports up close and personal. A view of UCLA athletics few Bruin fans are privileged to see.
Jul 1, 2006

Football-playing Femme

It didn't matter that she was "the only girl" — Sarah Schwartz '99 banged it up with the big boys at UCLA's Flashback Football Camp.
Jun 27, 2006

The Wizard &
The Miracle Worker

UCLA's legendary basketball coach John Wooden and gymnastics genius Valorie Kondos Field share the love and trade coaching tips.
Apr 1, 2006

4 to Watch

Basketball player Alfred Aboya, golfer June Park, volleyball player Sean O'Malley and gymnast Kristina Comforte are among the talented freshmen joining UCLA teams this year.
Jan 1, 2006