To attend UCLA, Aaron Wen had to leave a lot of things back home in China.
Wen, a second-year economics and statistics and data science student, left behind not just personal belongings, but connections as well.

This post was updated March 14 at 11:56 a.m.
Controversial professors often face calls for their removal.
More than 20,000 people signed a petition calling for the firing of Gordon Klein, a continuing lecturer at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, after he denied accommodations to Black students after the murder of George Floyd.

Unions representing UC workers have struck several times across the UC in the past year, limiting dining halls and campus services.
There are several UC unions who represent a variety of workers, from nurses to academic researchers.

For the past 96 years, UCLA and the University of Southern California have faced off in an annual crosstown rivalry football game.
This year, the UCLA Bruins battle the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.

Each quarter, countless Bruins battle seasonal illnesses, yet many still push themselves to attend class.
As finals approach, many sick students may ignore their symptoms because of academic pressure or limited awareness of resources, putting vulnerable peers at risk.

Commencement at UCLA brings many people together on campus to celebrate the graduating class – but it doesn’t come without a cost.
While students and their families budget the cost of hospitality, travel and traditions ahead of graduation, businesses in Westwood may find opportunities during this time to boost profits.

This post was updated June 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Each year, thousands of graduates receive their degrees at UCLA. In addition to being students, some graduates hold another role – parent.