The University of California, Los Angeles has announced a $20 million gift from alumnus Matthew C. Harris (’84) and his wife, Jennifer, to establish an institute dedicated to understanding kindness. The institute, which is housed in the division of social sciences, will support world-class research on kindness, create opportunities to translate that research into real-world…

Many times, my daughter, Grace Anna, has been referred to as a “cute, little baby.” She is a nine-year-old girl, not a baby. This kind of statement never goes over quite well. Grace Anna is becoming increasingly aware of how people look at her and assume things about her because she doesn’t fit the “normal”…

After the Category 5 hurricane crashed through the Bahamas, the country was left in ruins. Hurricane Dorian wrecked the string of islands this week leaving many without homes, food, power, and water. Hospitals and harbors were completely whipped out with 20 people being confirmed dead. An image that was very simple but incredibly effective, only…

I believe in the possibility of a life without sin or suffering. I believe a better world is available to us – Heaven, where all of us can live in harmony. This is possible if we make God the most important part of our lives. Putting and keeping God first is the most important and…

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