100 and Me

With memories spanning decades, majors and interests, graduates of the UCLA College reflect on their time as students and their hopes for the College’s next 100 years. Read their stories below, and click here to share your own.

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A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

A smiling graduate in a white shirt, black tie, and blue-and-gold sash stands outdoors near a brick university building with Public University and Welcome to UC banners in the background.
Antwan Adams ’23
A young woman with long dark hair and hoop earrings stands outdoors, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. A cityscape and clear blue sky are visible in the background.
Ava Boehm '23
A woman with dark hair in a braid wears a navy blue UCLA Guardian Scholars hoodie and stands in front of a building with arches and columns.
Johanna Carbajal '23
A person wearing glasses, a black graduation gown, and a blue stole with gold trim is smiling while standing in front of green leafy bushes.
Israel Carrillo '23
Three graduates stand side by side outdoors, wearing black suits, blue and gold graduation stoles, and medals. The central graduate wears a white dress and headscarf. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah farrukh '23
A woman with blonde hair wearing a black blazer and blue top smiles while standing indoors in a marble-accented building with blurred background columns.
Ariella Gaughan '23
A graduate in a cap and gown sits on steps next to a smiling young boy wearing a shirt, tie, and UCLA graduation sash, both posing happily in front of a building.
Eduardo jaqques Martinez '23
A woman with long, ombre hair stands outdoors, smiling at the camera. Behind her are blooming trees shaped like large planters and a modern building in the background, suggesting a garden or park setting.
Gloria Jiyoon Kim '23
A woman in a graduation cap and gown stands smiling outside a building with large wooden doors. She wears a blue and gold UCLA stole and a patterned blouse under her gown.
Kelly Kingman '23
A young woman in a graduation gown and blue stole that reads Class of 2023 UCL stands smiling in an arched hallway, holding a graduation cap.
Barbra Lyons '23
A young woman in a white dress stands on steps in front of large wooden doors, wearing a blue and gold sash that reads Class of 2023. She is smiling and posing for a graduation photo.
Thien Nguyen '23
A young man wearing a blue UCLA graduation stole poses and smiles outdoors, leaning against a stone railing with trees and a campus building in the background.
Drew Nishikawa '23
A smiling woman wearing a red cap and purple sweatshirt stands in front of the Grand Canyon under a clear blue sky, with sunlit canyon cliffs in the background.
Gillian Smith '23
A woman in a white dress and graduation sash stands next to a bear statue wearing a graduation cap, smiling on a university campus.
Nene Usim '23
A young man wearing glasses, a white shirt, a tie, and a blue graduation stole smiles while standing outdoors in front of an arched building.
Arjun Verma '23
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

A woman with long, wavy brown hair and a light peach top under a black blazer smiles at the camera against a plain light gray background.
Cinthia Flores '10
A man in a suit jacket and collared shirt smiles warmly at the camera in a black-and-white portrait, standing in front of a blurred indoor background.
Corey Matthews '10, M.A. '11
A young woman with long, wavy brown hair smiles while looking at the camera. She is wearing a white shirt and is positioned in front of a plain, light-colored wall.
Wendy Maya '10
A person with dark hair wearing a white lab coat and a colorful tie stands indoors, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. The background features soft lighting and curtains.
Alexander Woodman '11
Black and white portrait of a woman with braided hair styled in a bun, wearing a necklace, looking directly at the camera, with a stone building and stained glass window in the background.
Patrisse Cullors '12
A person with dark hair in a ponytail sits, looking to the side. They wear a t-shirt with a visible protest message, ropes across their torso, and jeans. The photo is in black and white.
Ilse Escobar '12
A person smiling outdoors with sunlight on their face and a thin plant stem crossing in front of them. Dark, rocky ground is visible in the background.
Hamilton Luu '15
A smiling man with dark hair and a beard stands in front of a blue wall with the words Peace Corps partially visible in white text. He is wearing a blue patterned button-up shirt.
Ryan Ahari '16
A man with gray hair and glasses smiles slightly, wearing a plaid shirt and a lanyard, posed against a plain light background.
Kevin Hale '16, M.S.W. '18
A woman with long, braided hair smiles while looking at the camera. She is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and stands in front of a blurred background. The image is in black and white.
Yatta Kiazolu M.A. '16, PH.D. '20
A young woman in a graduation cap and gown smiles brightly, with long hair draped over her shoulders. The background is blurred, suggesting a celebratory event or ceremony.
Ayesha Haleem '19
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

A woman sits and gestures with her hands while speaking at an event. She is smiling and wearing a patterned shirt. Behind her is a backdrop with UCLA and Zócalo Public Square logos.
Kristina Wong '00
A man with short dark hair, glasses, and light facial hair is smiling slightly. He is wearing a gray t-shirt under a black blazer, standing against a plain white background.
Ryan Dusick '01
A young person with short black hair smiles at the camera, standing outdoors in front of a background filled with white blooming flowers.
Alfred Fung '01
A young woman with long, wavy brown hair and light eyes looks at the camera with a neutral expression, sitting in front of a blurred, natural background.
Sara bareilles '03
A woman with wavy dark hair, wearing a patterned dress, smiles while standing in front of a wall with art pieces and string installations. The photo is in black and white.
Mercedes Dorame '03
A woman with long black hair, wearing a dark blazer, blue top, pearl necklace, and stud earrings, smiles at the camera against a dark, neutral background.
Araceli Almazan '04
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black dress with colorful patterns and a blue lanyard, stands smiling indoors with chairs and people in the background.
Carmen Chang '06
A person with short dark hair, wearing a light sweater, stands outdoors in front of green leafy trees, smiling at the camera.
Olivia Wu ʼ07
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair and light makeup is looking at the camera. She is outdoors with green foliage blurred in the background.
Katya Daniel '08
A man with short, dark, slightly curly hair is smiling at the camera. He is wearing a blue collared shirt and is posed against a plain, neutral background.
Max Moy-Borgen ’08
Black and white close-up portrait of a man with short dark hair, trimmed beard, and mustache, wearing a suit and tie, smiling slightly, and looking directly at the camera.
Luis A. Perez ’05, J.D. '10
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

A smiling man wearing a blue shirt and event lanyard holds up one finger, standing in an indoor sports arena with people and a basketball court in the background.
Michael Bartlett ’90
A woman smiles while holding a sign that reads I ♥ Thai Town Hollywood, CA. She is wearing a patterned jacket and necklace, and is standing in front of blurred lockers. The image is in black and white.
Chancee Martorell ’90, M.A. ’93
A smiling pilot in a blue and yellow flight suit and tan military cap stands in front of a blue and yellow aircraft.
Todd Abrahamson ’92
A person in an orange cold-weather suit and sunglasses sits on snowy ground, smiling, with an orca whale emerging from the ice behind them. The setting appears to be a polar or icy environment.
Lisa Ballance, PH.D. ’93
A person wearing a blue cap and plaid shirt takes a mirror selfie with a camera, standing indoors against a plain, light-colored wall.
Dennis Chatman ’95
Two men in suits and ties are smiling at the camera while standing close together indoors. There is a framed picture and a green plant in the background.
Sefa Aina ’97
A man wearing a brown jacket, striped shirt, and loose tie rests his head on his hand, looking slightly pensive, with red curtains in the background.
Sean Astin ’97
Jennifer White ’97, M.P.P. ’06
A woman with curly hair, wearing a blue headband and a navy blue patterned top, smiles at the camera. She is indoors with a gold and cream patterned wall and an air conditioner in the background.
Michelle Bennett ’99, M.S.W. ’01
A person wearing glasses and a denim jacket sits on a bench outdoors next to a decorative box, with trees and a metal fence in the background. The image is in black and white.
Faisal Butt ’99
A woman with long dark hair and beaded earrings smiles gently. She wears a textured jacket over a polka dot top. A stone wall and blurred natural background are visible behind her. The image is in black and white.
Natalie Stites Means ’99
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

A middle-aged woman with light brown hair, smiling, wearing a dark jacket. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a bookshelf or library setting.
Jill C. Pipher '79, M.A. '80, PH.D. '85
A woman with dark hair tied back smiles softly. She wears a dark top, a necklace, and a light scarf. The background is plain and the photo is in black and white.
Nancy Halpern Ibrahim ’80, M.P.H. '93
A man with dark, short hair wearing a black pinstripe suit, white dress shirt, and striped tie, smiling in front of a gray background.
Todd Spitzer '82
A man wearing glasses and a light gray suit with a white shirt stands against a light-colored wall, smiling slightly at the camera.
Tracy Pierson ’83
A woman with long straight black hair, wearing small hoop earrings, red lipstick, and subtle eye makeup, smiles in a close-up portrait against a dark background.
Felicia D. Henderson ’84, M.F.A. ’04
A woman with short, light brown hair wearing a black blazer and pearl earrings, smiling at the camera. The background is blurred with tall, light-colored columns.
Maria Strong '85
Portrait of a middle-aged man with short curly gray hair, wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue shirt, and smiling against a plain gray background.
Michael Teitell ’85, M.S. ’85, PH.D. ’91, M.D. ’93
A woman with short dark hair, wearing earrings and a white top, smiling at the camera against a plain background.
Glenna Tolbert ’85
A woman with long dark hair wearing a red blazer stands smiling with arms crossed in front of bookshelves filled with legal books.
Karen L. Robinson ’86, J.D. ’89
A man with short brown hair wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue dress shirt, and no tie, poses against a plain light background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
Joe Earley '88
A man wearing a tan and green baseball cap and a green shirt smiles at the camera; his eyes are blue and he has light facial hair.
Monty Minchin '88
A woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a beige blazer over an orange top, smiles at the camera in front of a plain white background.
Celeste Drake '89, J.D. '02, M.P.P. '02
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

A middle-aged woman with light brown hair, smiling, wearing a dark jacket. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a bookshelf or library setting.
Jill C. Pipher '79, M.A. '80, PH.D. '85
A woman with dark hair tied back smiles softly. She wears a dark top, a necklace, and a light scarf. The background is plain and the photo is in black and white.
Nancy Halpern Ibrahim ’80, M.P.H. '93
A man with dark, short hair wearing a black pinstripe suit, white dress shirt, and striped tie, smiling in front of a gray background.
Todd Spitzer '82
A man wearing glasses and a light gray suit with a white shirt stands against a light-colored wall, smiling slightly at the camera.
Tracy Pierson ’83
A woman with long straight black hair, wearing small hoop earrings, red lipstick, and subtle eye makeup, smiles in a close-up portrait against a dark background.
Felicia D. Henderson ’84, M.F.A. ’04
A woman with short, light brown hair wearing a black blazer and pearl earrings, smiling at the camera. The background is blurred with tall, light-colored columns.
Maria Strong '85
Portrait of a middle-aged man with short curly gray hair, wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue shirt, and smiling against a plain gray background.
Michael Teitell ’85, M.S. ’85, PH.D. ’91, M.D. ’93
A woman with short dark hair, wearing earrings and a white top, smiling at the camera against a plain background.
Glenna Tolbert ’85
A woman with long dark hair wearing a red blazer stands smiling with arms crossed in front of bookshelves filled with legal books.
Karen L. Robinson ’86, J.D. ’89
A man with short brown hair wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue dress shirt, and no tie, poses against a plain light background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
Joe Earley '88
A man wearing a tan and green baseball cap and a green shirt smiles at the camera; his eyes are blue and he has light facial hair.
Monty Minchin '88
A woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a beige blazer over an orange top, smiles at the camera in front of a plain white background.
Celeste Drake '89, J.D. '02, M.P.P. '02
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

A middle-aged woman with light brown hair, smiling, wearing a dark jacket. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a bookshelf or library setting.
Jill C. Pipher '79, M.A. '80, PH.D. '85
A woman with dark hair tied back smiles softly. She wears a dark top, a necklace, and a light scarf. The background is plain and the photo is in black and white.
Nancy Halpern Ibrahim ’80, M.P.H. '93
A man with dark, short hair wearing a black pinstripe suit, white dress shirt, and striped tie, smiling in front of a gray background.
Todd Spitzer '82
A man wearing glasses and a light gray suit with a white shirt stands against a light-colored wall, smiling slightly at the camera.
Tracy Pierson ’83
A woman with long straight black hair, wearing small hoop earrings, red lipstick, and subtle eye makeup, smiles in a close-up portrait against a dark background.
Felicia D. Henderson ’84, M.F.A. ’04
A woman with short, light brown hair wearing a black blazer and pearl earrings, smiling at the camera. The background is blurred with tall, light-colored columns.
Maria Strong '85
Portrait of a middle-aged man with short curly gray hair, wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue shirt, and smiling against a plain gray background.
Michael Teitell ’85, M.S. ’85, PH.D. ’91, M.D. ’93
A woman with short dark hair, wearing earrings and a white top, smiling at the camera against a plain background.
Glenna Tolbert ’85
A woman with long dark hair wearing a red blazer stands smiling with arms crossed in front of bookshelves filled with legal books.
Karen L. Robinson ’86, J.D. ’89
A man with short brown hair wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue dress shirt, and no tie, poses against a plain light background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
Joe Earley '88
A man wearing a tan and green baseball cap and a green shirt smiles at the camera; his eyes are blue and he has light facial hair.
Monty Minchin '88
A woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a beige blazer over an orange top, smiles at the camera in front of a plain white background.
Celeste Drake '89, J.D. '02, M.P.P. '02
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

Antwan Adams 23'
A young woman with long dark hair and hoop earrings stands outdoors, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. A cityscape and clear blue sky are visible in the background.
Ava Boehm '23
A woman with dark hair in a braid wears a navy blue UCLA Guardian Scholars hoodie and stands in front of a building with arches and columns.
Johanna Carbajal '23
A person wearing glasses, a black graduation gown, and a blue stole with gold trim is smiling while standing in front of green leafy bushes.
Israel Carrillo '23
Three graduates stand side by side outdoors, wearing black suits, blue and gold graduation stoles, and medals. The central graduate wears a white dress and headscarf. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah farrukh '23
A woman with blonde hair wearing a black blazer and blue top smiles while standing indoors in a marble-accented building with blurred background columns.
Ariella Gaughan '23
A graduate in a cap and gown sits on steps next to a smiling young boy wearing a shirt, tie, and UCLA graduation sash, both posing happily in front of a building.
Eduardo jaqques Martinez '23
A woman with long, ombre hair stands outdoors, smiling at the camera. Behind her are blooming trees shaped like large planters and a modern building in the background, suggesting a garden or park setting.
Gloria Jiyoon Kim '23
A woman in a graduation cap and gown stands smiling outside a building with large wooden doors. She wears a blue and gold UCLA stole and a patterned blouse under her gown.
Kelly Kingman '23
A young woman in a graduation gown and blue stole that reads Class of 2023 UCL stands smiling in an arched hallway, holding a graduation cap.
Barbra Lyons '23
A young woman in a white dress stands on steps in front of large wooden doors, wearing a blue and gold sash that reads Class of 2023. She is smiling and posing for a graduation photo.
Thien Nguyen '23
A young man wearing a blue UCLA graduation stole poses and smiles outdoors, leaning against a stone railing with trees and a campus building in the background.
Drew Nishikawa '23
A smiling woman wearing a red cap and purple sweatshirt stands in front of the Grand Canyon under a clear blue sky, with sunlit canyon cliffs in the background.
Gillian Smith '23
A woman in a white dress and graduation sash stands next to a bear statue wearing a graduation cap, smiling on a university campus.
Nene Usim '23
A young man wearing glasses, a white shirt, a tie, and a blue graduation stole smiles while standing outdoors in front of an arched building.
Arjun Verma '23
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

Antwan Adams 23'
A young woman with long dark hair and hoop earrings stands outdoors, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. A cityscape and clear blue sky are visible in the background.
Ava Boehm '23
A woman with dark hair in a braid wears a navy blue UCLA Guardian Scholars hoodie and stands in front of a building with arches and columns.
Johanna Carbajal '23
A person wearing glasses, a black graduation gown, and a blue stole with gold trim is smiling while standing in front of green leafy bushes.
Israel Carrillo '23
Three graduates stand side by side outdoors, wearing black suits, blue and gold graduation stoles, and medals. The central graduate wears a white dress and headscarf. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah farrukh '23
A woman with blonde hair wearing a black blazer and blue top smiles while standing indoors in a marble-accented building with blurred background columns.
Ariella Gaughan '23
A graduate in a cap and gown sits on steps next to a smiling young boy wearing a shirt, tie, and UCLA graduation sash, both posing happily in front of a building.
Eduardo jaqques Martinez '23
A woman with long, ombre hair stands outdoors, smiling at the camera. Behind her are blooming trees shaped like large planters and a modern building in the background, suggesting a garden or park setting.
Gloria Jiyoon Kim '23
A woman in a graduation cap and gown stands smiling outside a building with large wooden doors. She wears a blue and gold UCLA stole and a patterned blouse under her gown.
Kelly Kingman '23
A young woman in a graduation gown and blue stole that reads Class of 2023 UCL stands smiling in an arched hallway, holding a graduation cap.
Barbra Lyons '23
A young woman in a white dress stands on steps in front of large wooden doors, wearing a blue and gold sash that reads Class of 2023. She is smiling and posing for a graduation photo.
Thien Nguyen '23
A young man wearing a blue UCLA graduation stole poses and smiles outdoors, leaning against a stone railing with trees and a campus building in the background.
Drew Nishikawa '23
A smiling woman wearing a red cap and purple sweatshirt stands in front of the Grand Canyon under a clear blue sky, with sunlit canyon cliffs in the background.
Gillian Smith '23
A woman in a white dress and graduation sash stands next to a bear statue wearing a graduation cap, smiling on a university campus.
Nene Usim '23
A young man wearing glasses, a white shirt, a tie, and a blue graduation stole smiles while standing outdoors in front of an arched building.
Arjun Verma '23
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

Antwan Adams 23'
A young woman with long dark hair and hoop earrings stands outdoors, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. A cityscape and clear blue sky are visible in the background.
Ava Boehm '23
A woman with dark hair in a braid wears a navy blue UCLA Guardian Scholars hoodie and stands in front of a building with arches and columns.
Johanna Carbajal '23
A person wearing glasses, a black graduation gown, and a blue stole with gold trim is smiling while standing in front of green leafy bushes.
Israel Carrillo '23
Three graduates stand side by side outdoors, wearing black suits, blue and gold graduation stoles, and medals. The central graduate wears a white dress and headscarf. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah farrukh '23
A woman with blonde hair wearing a black blazer and blue top smiles while standing indoors in a marble-accented building with blurred background columns.
Ariella Gaughan '23
A graduate in a cap and gown sits on steps next to a smiling young boy wearing a shirt, tie, and UCLA graduation sash, both posing happily in front of a building.
Eduardo jaqques Martinez '23
A woman with long, ombre hair stands outdoors, smiling at the camera. Behind her are blooming trees shaped like large planters and a modern building in the background, suggesting a garden or park setting.
Gloria Jiyoon Kim '23
A woman in a graduation cap and gown stands smiling outside a building with large wooden doors. She wears a blue and gold UCLA stole and a patterned blouse under her gown.
Kelly Kingman '23
A young woman in a graduation gown and blue stole that reads Class of 2023 UCL stands smiling in an arched hallway, holding a graduation cap.
Barbra Lyons '23
A young woman in a white dress stands on steps in front of large wooden doors, wearing a blue and gold sash that reads Class of 2023. She is smiling and posing for a graduation photo.
Thien Nguyen '23
A young man wearing a blue UCLA graduation stole poses and smiles outdoors, leaning against a stone railing with trees and a campus building in the background.
Drew Nishikawa '23
A smiling woman wearing a red cap and purple sweatshirt stands in front of the Grand Canyon under a clear blue sky, with sunlit canyon cliffs in the background.
Gillian Smith '23
A woman in a white dress and graduation sash stands next to a bear statue wearing a graduation cap, smiling on a university campus.
Nene Usim '23
A young man wearing glasses, a white shirt, a tie, and a blue graduation stole smiles while standing outdoors in front of an arched building.
Arjun Verma '23
A person wearing glasses, a mask, and a white shirt holds a microphone and a sign reading ACCESSIBILITY NOW! WE DESERVE BETTER! while standing outdoors in front of trees and bushes.

Exist Loudly

“I hope my UCLA College legacy is standing up for marginalized communities and screaming in the face of rejection, inaccessibility and dehumanization. I exist loudly so people like me know they are not alone.” Christopher Ikonomou ’23 | Communication | Disability Studies Minor I remember not being sure if I was making the right decision. The physical inaccessibility of campus coupled with feeling that my major wasn’t right for me were crushing in my first quarter. I changed my major and minor half a dozen times before I ended up with a combination that truly interested me and the relief was immeasurable. The food was unmatched the whole time and I met my best friend through random roommate assignment, so it wasn’t all stress.

Antwan Adams 23'
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Ava Boehm '23
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Johanna Carbajal '23
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Israel Carrillo '23
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Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah farrukh '23
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Ariella Gaughan '23
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Gloria Jiyoon Kim '23
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Kelly Kingman '23
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Barbra Lyons '23
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Thien Nguyen '23
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Drew Nishikawa '23
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Gillian Smith '23
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Nene Usim '23
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