The UC launched a new initiative in July that encourages staff to learn more about how to use artificial intelligence tools.
The AI Buddy Program pairs UC Office of the President staff at differing levels of AI expertise to meet once or twice a week and learn from each other.

BelicoFest set foot in California with headliner Tito Double P at BMO Stadium on Sunday night.
For The Culture co-founders Ramiro Bojorquez and Andrés Charvel – the latter of whom is responsible for promoting some of Shakira’s Mexico performances – brought rising regional Mexican talent to the United States with the first BelicoFest in Arizona in 2024.

Vibrant handmade dresses spun in unison to the beat of drums and trumpets in Bruin Plaza.
Grupo Estudiantil Oaxaqueño de UCLA hosted its annual Guelaguetza performance May 30, featuring dancers from El Ballet Folklórico Oaxaqueño Nueva Antequera, Maqueos Music Academy and Diablos Nueva Unión.

Vacations performed three consecutive sold-out shows at the Troubadour from June 2 to June 4. The Australian indie band announced its “Holy Grail Tour” to promote the release of its fourth studio album, “Pursuit of Anything,” releasing Oct.

Transit enthusiasts and event organizers celebrated Los Angeles Metro’s grand opening of three new stations that extend the D-Line to connect downtown LA to Beverly Hills on Friday.

Blank shots echoed as the roar of attendees accelerated the athletes.
UCLA track and field competed in a dual meet against historic rival USC at Katherine Loker Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.

Attendees slammed against the metal barricade to rage-rap brought by artist group Homixide Gang at the Belasco in downtown Los Angeles.
Homixide Meechie and Homixide Beno, also referred to as HXG together, presented their Rolling Loud pre-show this Friday to a sold out venue.

19th of her career, eighth of the season.
Senior Jordan Chiles closed out the NCAA Regional Final in Corvallis, Oregon, with a perfect floor performance. Emotions flooded as the Bruins advanced to the national semifinals, scoring a 197.725 to place first against No.

Firing on all cylinders.
No. 4 seed UCLA gymnastics took first at the NCAA Corvallis Regional Second Round in front of a crowd of 2,224 attendees at the Gill Coliseum.

The victory bell didn’t ring for long.
UCLA men’s basketball (21-10 13-7 Big Ten) defeated USC (18-13 7-13) 89-68 at the Galen Center in the final regular-season game for both teams.