Berkeley Is Great. But UCLA Is Greater
The University in Westwood Has a Scale—and a Rapid and Relentless History—That Defines California
Berkeley. Schmerkeley. California’s most important educational institution is UCLA.
Now would be a good time for Californians to recognize this, and not only because the school in Westwood is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. UCLA’s rapid rise is also a California triumph that offers a thorough rebuttal of all our excuses for not supporting our most vital institutions.
Like California itself, UCLA’s impact is so broad and diffuse that it can be hard to appreciate. While we Angelenos often take the place for granted—it’s our local UC and feels like it’s …