Hail to the Hills of Westwood
UCLA and UC Berkeley shared an alma mater until 1925, when a UCLA student wrote a song called “Hail Blue and Gold.” The song remained UCLA’s official alma mater until 1960, when students formally objected to the reference of UCLA as the “California of the South.”

“Hail to the Hills of Westwood,” written by Jeane Emerson ’29, replaced the earlier song and is the alma mater Bruins sing today. Traditionally, outstretched fingers in the form of a “V” should be held high over the head while singing the alma mater after sporting events. The “V” represents victory.

click to listen “Hail to the Hills of Westwood” Hail to the hills of Westwood, To the mighty sea below; Hail to our Alma Mater, She will conquer every foe. For we’re loyal to the Southland, Her honor we’ll uphold; We’ll gladly give our hearts to thee, To the Blue and to the Gold.