This week, On the Steps examines how the October heatwave impacted UCLA students. The segment also features two campus protests in the wake of Oct. 7, the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles and a women’s soccer match against Illinois.

Recent UCLA graduates are struggling to find work in a competitive job market. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates in the United States was 5.7% in June – greater than the 4.1% unemployment rate for the entire workforce and the 2.9% unemployment rate for all college graduates, according to data from the New York Federal Reserve.

Men’s water polo faced Fordham on Sept. 25, defeating the visiting team 16-11. Filmed by Max Davis-Housefield Edited by Sam Carta Executive Producers: Max Davis-Housefield, Nina Ali and Nora Gallagher Thumbnail photo: Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff

This post was updated Oct. 2 at 12:19 a.m.
UCLA alumnus Kiana Bagheban-Rezvan took a gap year after graduating in 2025, hoping to get some work experience while studying for the LSAT.

American college students and their families are expected to spend $103.5 billion on back-to-school shopping in 2026, and students moving into UCLA dorms for the first time are finding that dorm essentials are a hidden cost in the college experience.

During the long days of summer, campus is full of new students at their orientations. If you look closely though, you might notice recent graduates too!

What goes into planning the 73 graduation ceremonies for 15,000 UCLA graduates? The Daily Bruin brings you this look at the complex logistics of commencement.
Videography: Nina Ali, Max Davis-Housefield, Abhi Kumar, Victoria Marchetti, Milo Misher and Celine Ngo
Editor: Max Davis-Housefield
Executive Producers: Max Davis-Housefield, Nina Ali and Nora Gallagher

UCLA’s 2025 seniors reflect on their college experience, sharing Unsolicited Advice, Challenges faced, Lessons learned, and Appreciations.

The Daily Bruin’s digital managing editor 2024-2025, Mia Tavares, reflects on her experience at the Bruin over the last three years. She opens up about her most challenging time at the paper, how she joined eight sections, and the valuable lessons she learned.

Ahead of his Thursday inauguration, Chancellor Julio Frenk spoke with National News and Higher Education editor Alexandra Crosnoe and News editor Dylan Winward to discuss his experience in higher education and tenure to date.Frenk became UCLA’s first Latino chancellor Jan.