Does UCLA have any famous alumni?
Film, television and theater Paul Bloch – chairman of Rogers & Cowan, celebrity publicist. Rob Reiner – actor and film director; directed The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally… David Silverman – animator, director, producer of The Simpsons; director of The Simpsons Movie, and co-director of Monsters, Inc.
Is Ula a real university?
The University of Los Angeles (ULA) Will and Carlton begin college at ULA, which is basically UCLA with a letter removed for legal purposes.
When did UCLA accept black students?
UCLA was established in 1919, at a time when Black Americans were moving to Los Angeles to escape the violence and bigotry of the South, the beginning of the Great Migration.
Who is the most famous person that went to UCLA?
15 Incredibly Famous UCLA Alumni
- Steve Martin: Actor.
- Jackie Robinson: Professional baseball player.
- Kristen Stewart: Actress.
- Ben Stiller: Actor.
- Jim Morrison: Singer-songwriter.
- Mayim Bialik: Actress and neuroscientist.
- Russell Westbrook: Professional basketball player.
- Troy Aikman: Professional football player.
Who was the first black professor at UCLA?
| Darnell Hunt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1962 (age 58–59) Washington, D. C. |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California Georgetown University University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Sociologist, academic administrator |
| Employer | University of California, Los Angeles |
Who founded UCLA?
Ernest Carroll Moore
Edward Augustus Dickson
University of California, Los Angeles/Founders
When was UCLA created?
May 23, 1919, Los Angeles, CA
University of California, Los Angeles/Founded
What percentage of UCLA students are black?
Background
| Ethnicity or Race | Freshmen | Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3% | 3% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | <1% | <1% |
| Asian | 33% | 22% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 23% |