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

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!

On May 22, UCLA’s student fashion club, FAST (Fashion and Student Trends), hosted their annual runway show. The Daily Bruin looks back at the designs and shares the visions of some of the designers in this retrospective.

Aliens, Psychics and Ghosts – a UCLA course taught by professor David Delgado Shorter – has everything from teacher-led meditations to lively debates about paranormal legends.

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

On May 31, No. 1 overall seed UCLA baseball (52-8, 28-2 Big Ten) was eliminated in the regional round of the NCAA tournament by No. 4 seed Saint Mary’s (now 36-27, 15-12 WCC) at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

Three UCLA faculty members reflect on their graduation memories and give advice to graduating students.
Videography: Hannah Morgan and Amara Patel Editor: Hannah Morgan Executive Producers: Max Davis-Housefield, Nina Ali and Nora Gallagher