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Shine Inside and Out: Student Health at UCLA

7 hours ago  · The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is devoted to providing quality, accessible, state-of-the-art healthcare and education to support the unique development of UCLA students. ... Learn about resources at UCLA that ensure the health and well-being of students. ... Access The Ashe Center Patient Portal to make an ... >> Go To The Portal


What is the Arthur Ashe Center at UCLA?

The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is devoted to providing quality, accessible, state-of-the-art healthcare and education to support the unique development of UCLA students. ( Learn more about The Ashe Center)

What services does the Ashe Center offer?

The Ashe Center offers a variety of services to support the diverse UCLA campus community with comprehensive healthcare services & education. The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is devoted to providing quality, accessible, state-of-the-art healthcare and education to support the unique development of UCLA students.

Who is the new executive director of the Arthur Ashe center?

Dr. Chaitali Mukherjee, the new executive director of the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, spoke with Daily Bruin reporter Noah Danesh about COVID-19 safety protocols for the upcoming fall quarter.

Is the Ashe center AAAHC Accredited?

The Ashe Center has been fully re-accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (“AAAHC”), the nation’s premier advocate for high quality health care and patient safety for surgery centers, primary care practices, student health centers, and more.

When did Arthur play for UCLA?

That year he was also named to the U.S. Davis Cup team as its first African-American player. He continued to play on the team until 1970, and then again in 1975, 1976 and 1978. As a sophomore at UCLA, Arthur was featured again in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd as an up and coming athlete of some note.

What did Arthur Ashe do before his death?

Two months before his death he founded the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, to help address issues of inadequate health care delivery to urban minority populations. He also dedicated time in his last few months to writing "Days of Grace," his memoir that he finished only days before his death.

Why was Arthur Ashe named Sportsman of the Year?

That year Arthur Ashe was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, an honor bestowed upon "the athlete or team whose performance that year most embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and achievement," undoubtedly due to his incessant work and indefatigable spirit.

Why was the ATP formed?

The ATP was formed to represent the interests of male tennis pros. Prior to its formation players had less control over their earnings or their tournament schedule. Two years later he was elected as the President of ATP. South Africa eventually granted Arthur a visa in 1973.

What college did Arthur go to?

College Years. Upon graduating from high school first in his class, Arthur went to UCLA, which had one of the best college tennis programs. Playing there brought him more recognition amongst tennis enthusiasts. That year he was also named to the U.S. Davis Cup team as its first African-American player.

How did Arthur's mother die?

In 1950, a few months before Arthur's 7th birthday, his mother died of complications from surgery. In 1950 Arthur met Ronald Charity, one of the best black tennis players in the nation and a part-time tennis coach, who took an interest in Arthur. He began working with him regularly, teaching him strokes and proper form.

Why was Arthur's competition so limited?

During the summer Arthur could travel and participate in competitive tournaments around the country; during the school year his competition was much more limited because he was limited to black opponents from Richmond and there were only outdoor tennis courts for blacks.

Childhood/Formative Years

  • On July 10, 1943 Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was born to parents Arthur Sr. and Mattie C. Ashe in Richmond, Virginia. Arthur began learning tennis from an early age, in part because his father took a post at Brook Field in 1947. The position came with a house that was located in the middle of the blacks-only playground at Brook Field, which was an 18-ac...
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Teen Years

  • Arthur continued with his tennis under Johnson's instruction and in 1958 became the first African-American to play in the Maryland boys' championships. This was also his first integrated tennis competition. During the summer Arthur could travel and participate in competitive tournaments around the country; during the school year his competition was much more limited because he …
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College Years

  • Upon graduating from high school first in his class, Arthur went to UCLA, which had one of the best college tennis programs. Playing there brought him more recognition amongst tennis enthusiasts. That year he was also named to the U.S. Davis Cup team as its first African-American player. He continued to play on the team until 1970, and then again in 1975, 1976 and 1978. As …
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Military Service

  • Following school Arthur served his country, joining the U.S. Army from 1966-68. While stationed at West Point in New York, he eventually reached the rank of second lieutenant. During his time in the army he continued to play tennis, participating in the Davis Cup and other tournaments. Still an amateur, Arthur triumphed over Tom Okker of the Netherlands on September 9, 1968 to win the f…
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Professional Years

  • In 1969 Arthur first applied for a visa to travel to South Africa and compete in the South African Open. At the time the country's government enforced a strict policy of racial segregation called Apartheid. Because of this they denied him a South African visa despite his number 1 U.S. ranking. He continued to keep applying for visas, and the country continued to deny him. In protest he us…
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Family Life

  • In 1976 Arthur met Jeanne Moutoussamy, a photographer, who he married on February 20, 1977. The ceremony was held at the United Nations chapel in New York and was presided over by Andrew Young, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. In 1979 Arthur suffered a heart attack while holding a tennis clinic in New York. He was hospitalized for ten days afterwards and later that ye…
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