Alumna Jennifer Glockner studied nutrition and completed a dietetic internship after finishing her studies at UCLA. Glockner then discovered her sister, alumna Dorit Warner, was pregnant and that her grandmother had been diagnosed with multiple cancers. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumna Jennifer Glockner created the “Smartee Plate” series, aiming to promote the importance of eating healthy. The first installment, “Teddy Tries a Veggie,” was released just in time for Kids Eat Right Month in August. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)

Strangers met Chris Reinacher with friendly smiles and handshakes on the streets of New York. They recognized the BuzzFeed video producer from their social media newsfeeds. Read more...

Photo: In addition to performing at The Improv Space, UCLA alumnus Chris Reinacher works as a video producer at BuzzFeed Video. (Courtesy of Mark Santana)

Alumna Jane Porter became tenacious after her writing was mocked in college. She felt uncomfortable reading her writing aloud, but realized she needed to keep opinions that resonated and discard the rest. Read more...

Yeneca Lee remembers sitting on her grandmother’s kitchen floor as a child surrounded by large tubs of kimchi. A staple in any Korean dinner, the pickled and spicy cabbage reminds the fourth-year political science student of home. Read more...

Photo: Upon arrival at UCLA, students are introduced to popular eateries in Los Angeles such as Lemonade. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)