As I prepare to step down as UCLA’s chancellor next week after 17 years in the role, I feel a complex mixture of emotions. But most prominent among them is gratitude to our UCLA community. I have said this before, but serving as the leader of this remarkable university has been the greatest honor of…
This issue touches upon UCLA’s past, present and future. The US Postal Service recently unveiled a postal stamp honoring legendary men’s basketball coach John Wooden, a new initiative is helping foster critical dialogue skills on campus and we are primed to continue pushing the boundaries of research thanks to our donors’ generous support. In this issue…
We begin the new year with exciting news — our university recently acquired the former Westside Pavilion mall, with plans to turn it into the state-of-the-art UCLA Research Park. This acquisition aligns with several of the goals in our new strategic plan, which was announced this past fall. The plan has many other components that will determine…
As I wrote to the campus last week, it is a very challenging moment for both our community and the world. In a dark time, I would like to share a few bright spots. My Fall 2023 Update celebrates the opening of the UCLA Nimoy Theater, the launch of our new disability studies major, and our progress towards…
Photo by Eden Yu My Summer 2023 Update speaks to the ways in which UCLA students, staff and faculty are putting into practice our True Bruin values of respect, excellence and service. In this issue, I recognize UCLA School of Law’s Williams Institute, reflect on the recent passing of its visionary namesake and double alumnus Chuck Williams, and…
Photo by Melissa Woo Our commitment to access, service and excellence is on full display in my Spring 2023 Update. I am excited to share the launch of our UCLA Affordability Initiative, a $25.3 million grant from the state of California that is expanding the work of the UCLA Health Homeless Healthcare Collaborative, and new arts…
The start of a new year comes with renewed resolve and hope for the possibilities ahead. My Winter 2023 Update is full of news that encourages us to continue on the path of advocacy, service and perseverance: UCLA has elevated American Indian Studies from a program to a full department, our students are taking part in…
With the days getting shorter and the weather turning cooler, it is clear that fall is in full swing. In my Fall 2022 Update, I look at how Bruins are responding to recent unrest in Iran, discuss the importance of voting in the upcoming election, highlight our commitment to meeting students’ basic needs, and share information about…
As late summer sets in, I hope you are finding time for relaxation and renewal. In my Summer 2022 Update, I highlight arts and entertainment offerings at UCLA this season, celebrate the 10th anniversary and accomplishments of Startup UCLA, and reflect on the importance of bringing greater diversity to our faculty body. In this issue…
With the end of the academic year coming up, I want to wish everyone in our community the best of luck in this final stretch. In my Spring 2022 Update, I highlight a new commitment to supporting our students, some ways in which the UCLA campus is responding to the war in Ukraine, and a memorable…