Just one month after Cori Close inked a new deal to remain with the Bruins following a national championship, the head honcho has set out to reinforce her already prestigious staff.

Coaches are responsible for building and nurturing relationships with their athletes.
And Joanna Hayes has embraced an athlete-first approach throughout her new stint in Westwood.
The UCLA track and field director helped lead 11 athletes to the NCAA outdoor championships, which will span from Wednesday to Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene.

Reminiscing about my time at UCLA, I experience many emotions and nostalgic moments. I am super grateful to be part of the Bruin family, and it is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

When I think of UCLA water polo, there is one word that comes to my mind – sisterhood.
Being a junior in high school, trying to decide where to spend your next four years is a nerve-racking and stressful time.

Air conditioners provide relief and support to those trapped in heat and humidity.
They transform warm, stress-inducing air into cool drafts that ease nerves.
And for the last four seasons, UCLA women’s tennis has relied on an “AC” of its own to exude calm in the face of heat.

Competition is the natural byproduct of sports.
NFL teams battle for 18 weeks for a spot in the postseason and a chance to reach the Super Bowl.

After UCLA gymnastics (33-4) ended its 2026 campaign in April with a national semifinal upset by Minnesota, the collegiate gymnastics world quickly turned its attention toward what 2027 could look like and how the Bruins will adjust to life without soon-to-graduate Jordan Chiles.