A Closer Look
June 6, 2026 5:08 p.m.
Julie Pelikhova is featured holding a copy of her book “Mindset Champion: Winning the Inner Game for Student Athletes” in Pauley Pavilion, which she co-authored with Misty Buck. Her book emphasizes how important it is for student athletes to train their minds alongside their bodies. (Courtesy of Julie Pelikhova)
This post was updated June 9 at 9:10 p.m.
Education and information studies lecturer Julie Pelikhova has taught student-athletes and coaches to prioritize their mental health for six years.
By Charlie Hamilton and Jiyoon Choi
Athletics News
Feb. 23, 2026 5:37 p.m.This post was updated Feb. 24 at 10:16 p.m.
UCLA student Alysa Liu will return from the 2026 Winter Olympics with a pair of figure skating gold medals after winning the women’s singles title and helping the United States secure team gold with her short program performance.
By Ella Dunderdale
Athletics News
Nov. 14, 2024 10:43 a.m.UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond’s contract extended until 2029
This post was last updated Nov. 15 at 12:41 a.m.
UCLA extended athletic director Martin Jarmond’s contract an additional three years, the university announced Thursday morning.
Jarmond, who will remain in Westwood until at least 2029, has served as the university’s athletic director since 2020.
By Ira Gorawara
Athletics News
May 27, 2024 3:14 p.m.NCAA, Power 5 reach historic deal allowing schools to pay student-athletes
This post was updated May 28 at 5:49 p.m.
The NCAA has long required prospective Division I and II student-athletes to receive amateurism certification – documentation confirming their status as amateurs, prohibiting payment for performance.
By Ira Gorawara
Athletics News
May 14, 2024 5:37 p.m.UC Board of Regents authorizes $10 million yearly payment from UCLA to UC Berkeley
This post was updated May 14 at 11:31 p.m.
MERCED – The UC Board of Regents Special Committee on Athletics voted to authorize the transfer of $10 million a year from UCLA to UC Berkeley from 2024-2025 through 2026-2027, revisiting the financial support in 2027-2028.
The vote comes in the wake of UCLA leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten, a decision the Board of Regents approved in December 2022.
By Dylan Winward and Sam Mulick
Athletics News
Feb. 24, 2024 4:27 p.m.Eric Bieniemy to join UCLA football as offensive coordinator, associate head coach
This post was updated Feb. 25 at 9:25 p.m.
Former coach Chip Kelly was an NFL reject when he arrived in Westwood, fresh off his second firing in as many head coaching stints.
By Jack Nelson
Athletics News
Feb. 13, 2024 2:49 p.m.DeShaun Foster, Martin Jarmond discuss future of UCLA football in press conference
This post was updated Feb. 13 at 9:01 p.m.
Athletic director Martin Jarmond took to the stage of the Pavilion Club on Tuesday to unveil the newest leader of UCLA football.
By Grace Whitaker
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