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On May 26, 2026, Chancellor Julio Frenk delivered his State of the Campus address, reflecting on UCLA’s three aspirations — connective, impactful, exemplary — and where they can take us next. 

Graduate Students Association President Naomi Hammonds, Academic Senate Chair Megan McEvoy and Staff Assembly President Michael McCormack-Colón also delivered remarks. Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education Adriana Galván emceed the event.

Read Chancellor Frenk’s speech

Read UCLA Newsroom coverage

State of the Campus Highlights

Click here to watch the version with audio descriptions.

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UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk speaking with colleagues in front of a One UCLA backdrop.
Adriana Galvan speaks at a podium in front of a large blue backdrop featuring the One UCLA logo, with a cityscape visible in the background.
Naomi Hammonds stands at a podium bearing the University of California seal, speaking in front of a backdrop of a city skyline at dusk.
A wide shot from the back of a theater showing the silhouettes of an audience watching UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk speak on stage.
Andrea Ghez addresses an audience from a podium bearing the University of California seal, set against a large One UCLA backdrop and a cityscape at dawn.
A profile shot of Michael McCormack standing at a lectern with a microphone. Behind him is a large, vibrant backdrop of a city skyline under a blue and yellow gradient sky, with the University of California seal visible on the front of the podium.
A woman wearing glasses and a white UCLA sweatshirt smiles while sitting in an audience during an event. Other attendees are visible around her in a darkened auditorium setting.
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk speaking at a One UCLA event before an audience.
A wide shot from the back of a theater showing the silhouettes of an audience watching UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk speak on stage.
Two attendees walking through a crowd during a formal event.
A profile shot of UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk standing at a lectern with a microphone.
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk standing next to Felicia Knaul in front of a One UCLA backdrop.
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk stands at a podium bearing the University of California seal.
Andrea Ghez, Adriana Galvan, UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, Naomi Hammonds, and Michael McCormack standing in front of a One UCLA backdrop.
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk standing with a group of people in front of a One UCLA backdrop
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk standing with a group of people holding up four fingers in front of a One UCLA backdrop.
Felicia Knaul and UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk stand with two others in front of a One UCLA backdrop holding up four fingers.
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk standing with two others in front of a One UCLA backdrop.