Press Releases

The Writers' Program's new student-run magazine of art, poetry, fiction and non-fiction will celebrate its launch with a reading on Sept. 21.

Five UCLA Extension classes to help the ubiquitous blonde prepare for the real world.

As many of you are likely tracking, Los Angeles and Southern California is under a tropical storm watch because of Hurricane Hilary. Our region will likely experience periods of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and winds up to 60 miles per hour. The ...

UCLA Extension supports a new campaign to promote public transit for all Angelenos.

UCLAxOpen offers zero-cost workshops and seminars taught by industry leaders from Los Angeles and beyond.

On Thursday, UCLA announced the purchase of the historic art deco building, located at 433 S. Spring Street in Los Angeles’ Historic Core, as part of its goal of strengthening engagement within the city. UCLA Extension was announced as its primary tenant.

More than 700 students who recently completed professional certificate programs celebrated with friends and family.

Yessica Leon was motivated by her daughter to take on new challenges in her life and career

Layla Nusrat Banu holds two master's degrees in economics; a UCLA Extension certificate helped her update her skills – and learn some new ones

Moving from Colombia to the U.S., Carolina Ríos found purpose – and community – in education.

Student-athletes can earn professional certificates while retaining NCAA eligibility

Graduating with a certificate in alcohol and drug abuse counseling, Reed finds peace by helping others.

The memorial Barbara Abercrombie Scholarship will support promising writers from all walks of life.

After more than 25 years at UCLA Extension, Pascale Cohen-Olivar, director of the Department of the Arts and program director for entertainment studies, has announced her plans to retire. ...

Stephen Cheung, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation and double Bruin, will serve as keynote speaker at the 2023 UCLA Extension Certificate Graduation Ceremony on June 23.

Middle and high school Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) counselors are eligible to earn a specialization in college counseling through a new collaboration paid for by the Educator Effectiveness Grant. The College Advising Program with LAUSD ...

UCLA Extension will honor Support and Feed’s Maggie Baird with the Foodmanitarian™ Award and 11-time James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur nominee Sam Fox with the Innovation Award at its 24th Annual Restaurant Executive Conference. The event, which ...

Four original paintings by renowned abstract expressionist Vicci Sperry have been donated to UCLA Extension.

The competition celebrates the life of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author best known for his hit musical, “A Chorus Line.”

UCLA staff and faculty are enhancing their skills, adopting new ones and enriching hobbies through courses and enriching hobbies through courses and certificate programs at UCLA Extension.

With the easing of pandemic restrictions, California communities are again facing familiar challenges - concerns of how to reduce traffic, increase housing, share resources and protect the environment have reappeared on the public stage. On Friday, ...

The program provides communication and teamwork skills training to job-seeking veterans as part of the vocational rehabilitation program at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

A collaboration between UCLA Extension and Google will provide no-cost skills training, professional development and support services for adults from underserved communities.

More than just beauty, the landscape of a neighborhood impacts the wellbeing of a community. And in South Los Angeles, an area lacking shade, and the air- and soil-cleaning properties of plants, a new park is about more than just a place for children ...

LOS ANGELES, CA — In celebration of talented new filmmakers, UCLA Extension hosts its seventh annual UCLAxFilmFest on September 9-12, 2022, a virtual event.