Alharthi is UCLA’s first international student to win the famed scholarship and the 13th recipient in the university’s history.

The annual McNair Scholars Conference at UCLA is expected to draw hundreds of students from universities across the U.S.

On June 14, Catarina Gerges will be one of the first three students to graduate from UCLA with a major in disability studies.

Events of the week showcase students’ brilliance across disciplines. Meet some of this year’s researchers.

The award-winning actor, advocate and UCLA alumnus will speak at ceremonies scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on June 14 in Pauley Pavilion.

She has served the UCLA community for more than two decades, focusing on access to higher education for diverse populations.