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UCLA Extension landscape architecture students present proposals to make a campus resource more accessible.

The newly formed alumni relations program kicked off efforts to connect former students with an event in downtown LA.

A Q&A with instructor Roberto Marinas on his approach to screenwriting and how to navigate a tumultuous time in Hollywood.

The gift, which will be split equally between the two universities, is one of the largest focused on University of California continuing and professional education.

From first steps to deep dives, learn how AI technology is revolutionizing everything from finance to creative design.

Annika Echarti and Brenna Cancilla met at UCLA Extension and soon found they had more in common than just the classroom.

More than 700 graduates walked the stage at Pauley Pavilion on June 17.

Tami Eugenio-Radovic Ferreira hasn't let cerebral palsy stop her from teaching yoga or walking the runway at LA Fashion Week. Now, she's determined to help others.

Entrepreneurial Activist Karim Webb will deliver the keynote speech at UCLA Extension’s Certificate Graduation Ceremony, Monday, June 17. “Karim Webb is an example of how business can work toward the greater good,” said Eric Bullard, dean of ...

Lukas Valderrama started a production company that aims to make fantasy storytelling more diverse.

A Q&A with the poet, editor and director of UCLA Extension’s Writers’ Program about his new memoir, “Splice of Life.”

Held for the first time in Los Angeles’ Historic Core, the showcase event reflected UCLA Extension’s deepening commitment to downtown L.A. – and its students’ gifts for storytelling.

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How UCLA Extension helped Peggie Fariss blaze a trail to Epcot and beyond.

UCLAxFilmFest is coming to Broadway – the Broadway district in downtown Los Angeles, that is, where the 8th annual festival celebrating the creative works of UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies’ students and alumni will be held at the historic Los ...

Kimberly Baker-Flowers, on Feb. 12, joined UCLA Extension as its first associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief people officer, marking the institution’s commitment to maintaining a welcoming educational and work environment for ...

Across campus, students and scholars are responding to the challenges facing the city.

UCLA Extension’s Paralegal Training Program celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala event on Dec. 7 for alumni, staff and students. More than 200 current and former paralegals, legal professionals and administrators gathered at UCLA’s Carnesale ...

A Q&A with instructor Mirei Takashima Claremon on sustainability and why addressing environmental and social issues requires all kinds of expertise.

UCLA Extension on Nov. 2 recognized this year’s cohort of outstanding educators with its annual Instructor Excellence Awards. Dean Eric Bullard welcomed faculty, staff and administrators to UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion to honor 13 instructors he said were ...

IRS commissioner Danny Werfel delivered the keynote address at UCLA Extension’s annual meeting on tax law, advocacy and enforcement.

It’s 80 degrees and sunny here in Westwood but the air is filled with pumpkin spice – and that means Halloween is once again upon us. To mark the occasion, we wondered what classes the spooky set might take if they enrolled at UCLA Extension. Here are ...

A Q&A with instructor Dominique Elston on diversity, therapy and what a career in counseling really means.

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.