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At the end of each spring quarter, the Daily Bruin reflects on trials, successes and changes from the past year in its Graduation Issue. The Daily Bruin’s 2025 Graduation Issue highlights resilience and our confidence that out of the flames of unprecedented destruction, our students will bring beauty to the world.
This post was updated June 8 at 11:18 p.m. A single mom from Idaho, a realtor from Palmdale, California, and a local Los Angeles alumnus all have one thing in common – they are avid followers of the UCLA Parents Facebook page.
Family members rely on identity-specific graduation celebrations to honor their graduating Bruins’ accomplishments. Identity-based graduation ceremonies – including the Latinx Celebration and the Samahang Pilipino Student Celebration – seek to honor seniors who share a particular identity, said Lindsey Sambilay, the Pilipinx Graduation Celebration admin coordinator.
Professors expressed concern for the future of UCLA’s teaching and research as the Trump administration continues to financially target universities across the country. The Trump administration has revoked federal grants and contracts from six American universities due to their alleged failure to resolve antisemitism on campus and one university for allowing a transgender swimmer to compete for its women’s swim team, according to the Associated Press.
The fashion choices Bruins make on graduation can reflect aspects of their identity and college experience. According to the UCLA Store, all graduating students are required to wear a cap and gown, with additional items like a hood or tassels depending on their degree level.
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