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On May 9, UCLA Extension landscape architecture and horticulture students were tasked with examining that park across the street from UCLA Downtown and asked to dream of a brighter future for it as part of the program’s annual design charrette: https://ow.ly/KFWM50Z5jK9

Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council - DLANC
Historic Core
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado
Ennead Architects

June complementary courses are here. Link in bio to register now.

Thank you to Councilmember Ysabel Jurado for their support and sponsorship of the 10th Annual UCLA Extension Film Festival.

Thank you to Fox Entertainment for their support and sponsorship of the 10th Annual UCLA Extension Film Festival.

Entrepreneur, author and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang will serve as keynote speaker at the 2026 UCLA Extension Certificate Graduation Ceremony. More than 2,000 UCLA Extension students are eligible to participate in the 2026 certificate graduation ceremony, with thousands more friends and family expected to attend. The ceremony will take place at Pauley Pavilion, on the UCLA campus, June 15 at 2 p.m.

“My own background in education and the core principles I ran on as a candidate sought to upend the status quo and find new, unique and nimble ways for Americans to forge ahead,” Yang said. “I can see those same ideals at UCLA Extension, an institution that is meeting professionals where they are in a constantly evolving marketplace. The ability to upgrade and reinvent is really part of the American Dream, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with UCLA Extension graduates as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.”

Read the full announcement:
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The 10th annual UCLAxFilmFest took place May 9 at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, screening 21 films by amazing UCLA Extension students and recent alumni.

“My Only Friend is a Robot Named Beans” received Best Film, Peter Hoffman Kimball for “Millstone” won Best Director, "Baggage" received the Entertainment Studies Award, "Debbie Walks Her Duck” received the Best Unique and Artistic Film Award and “A Peculiar Moment” and “I Don’t Care” won the Audience Choice Award.

What was your favorite film from the festival? 🎞️ Comment down below.

Esther Hugo is a counselor to the counselors, so to speak. Through innovation, leadership and decades of experience, Hugo helps shape college admissions education at UCLA Extension.

“I have a deep belief in the transformative power of education. And if I can teach a counseling student a tool that helps a family or a community, that is golden. You’re changing the world by helping people find their path.”

Read about her full journey here: https://newsroom.uclaextension.edu/categories/press-releases/esther-hugo-prepares-future-college-counselors

This past weekend, UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture students convened at UCLA Downtown for an intensive design charrette reimagining Spring Street Park. Through site analysis, collaboration with industry professionals and engagement with community stakeholders, five teams developed forward-thinking proposals rooted in biodiversity, accessibility and urban connectivity.

From concept to presentation, students translated ideas into actionable design strategies that reflect the future of inclusive public space.

Thank you to the office of for your continued partnership.

Summer enrollment is now open! ☀️ Register before the June 28th deadline for regular format courses or the day before the first meeting for short and alternative format courses. Click the link and enroll in a summer of lifelong learning! https://ow.ly/7oRK50YH9fQ

Over the past decade, UCLA Extension’s annual showcase has screened more than 100 short films created by Entertainment Studies students and alumni, highlighting emerging voices and honoring one filmmaker each year with the Best Film award.

To mark this milestone, the UCLA Extension Newsroom reconnected with past winners to reflect on their festival experiences and explore how the recognition helped shape their creative careers.

Read the full story in our Newsroom now: https://ow.ly/v8kN50YWNLh