Features
ALUMNI FEATURE:
All the Right Moves
On Sept. 1, UCLA Football will open the 2008-09 season and Rick Neuheisel '85 will make his official debut as the Bruins' head coach. Find out about the energetic, personable — and at times controversial — UCLA coach.
TRAVEL FEATURE:
Moroccan Discovery
Embark on a grand adventure to Morocco. Visit imperial cities, take in beautiful desert landscapes, visit ancient ruins and sacred mosques, and top it off with a once-in-a-lifetime home visit with a Berber family.
EVENT:
2008 Bruin Football
Get ready for Bruin football. Find watch parties and tailgates in your area. It's your source for information all season.
BRUIN BITES:
Create a Lasting Tribute: Honor with Books
Searching for a unique, meaningful way to honor a loved one, friend or colleague? Consider UCLA Library’s Honor with Books.
News Highlights
07/24/2008
Scientists Solve 30-Year-Old Aurora Borealis Mystery
UCLA scientists and colleagues have identified the mechanism that triggers substorms in space; wreaks havoc on satellites, power grids and communications systems; and leads to the explosive release of energy that causes the spectacular brightening of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights.
07/07/2008
Vaginal Microbicides May Benefit Men More Than Women
Vaginal microbicides currently in clinical trials may be the only weapon that will protect women against infection from HIV. Yet, under likely circumstances, these microbicides may be of more benefit to men.
07/30/2008
Alzheimer's Drug May Help Mild Memory Loss
UCLA researchers have found that the drug Aricept, which is used to treat Alzheimer's symptoms, increased rates of metabolism in the brains of adults with mild age-related memory loss.
