UCLA ranked No. 1 public university for fifth straight year by U.S. News & World Report
Since Gene Block became chancellor in 2007, UCLA has risen from the No. 4 public university to the top of the U.S. News rankings.
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‘Advancing the culture of community is the mission for UCLA’
Anna Spain Bradley, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, on what she’s learned after a year and what’s ahead.
UCLA Athletics introduces name, image and likeness program
Westwood Ascent will help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities, said Athletic Director Martin Jarmond.
UCLA establishes endowed chair in honor of longtime faculty member Dr. Marjorie Fine
Dr. Catherine Juillard was appointed to hold the chair in general clinical surgery.
UCLA Health hospitals rank No. 1 in L.A. and state, No. 3 in nation
U.S. News & World Report named UCLA among the top 10 in 12 different medical specialties.
UCLA receives $1 million challenge grant to expand teaching in Israel studies
The grant is from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, which has generously supported the program for more than 15 years.
UCLA admits most accomplished class in its history
The campus saw robust growth in the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of its admitted freshman and transfer students.
University of California to require all employees and students to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The policy contains limited exemptions for medical reasons and to accommodate disabilities or religious beliefs.
Thomas Rando named director of UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center
The renowned neurologist and stem cell biologist is currently a professor at Stanford University.
UCLA Alumni Association board welcomes new members, selects president-elect
Ann Wang will be the first Asian American woman elected to lead the association.
In memoriam: Dr. Gerald S. Levey, 84, oversaw building of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
The visionary leader served the campus as vice chancellor of medical sciences and dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA from 1994 to 2010.
UCLA names Susan Ettner dean of Graduate Division
A faculty member since 1999, she holds appointments in general internal medicine, health services research and health policy and management.
UCLA honors Arline and Henry Gluck with Fiat Lux Award
The couple was recognized for their advocacy, community service and support of UCLA Health’s mobile stroke care unit.
Air quality sensors, website improve UCLA’s preparedness for fire emergencies
The tools will help provide clearer information, in real time, about conditions on campus.
UCLA football at the Rose Bowl returns to full seating capacity on Aug. 28
Other outdoor athletic events will follow suit for the 2021–22 season.
UCLA donors combine efforts to honor esteemed orthopaedic surgeon
Dr. Nicholas Bernthal was named the inaugural Jeffrey J. Eckardt, M.D., Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.
UCLA administrators, students team up to create new campus hub for Black students
Years of activism and organizing delivered the new Black Bruin Resource Center.
UCLA receives $1 million to support foster youth in Bruin Guardian Scholars Program
The program provides financial assistance, mentoring and other support for more than 200 students.
Mother honors daughter’s memory by endowing UCLA chair in liver transplantation
Dr. Fady Kaldas has been named the inaugural holder of the Kelly Lee Tarantello Endowed Term Chair in Integrative Liver Transplantation.
UCLA establishes William and Patricia Oppenheim Presidential Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Dr. Rachel Mednick Thompson is the inaugural chair holder.
UCLA College commencement to feature social justice campaigner and civic leader D'Artagnan Scorza
Civic leader, social justice advocate, decorated U.S. Navy veteran and UCLA alumnus D’Artagnan Scorza will deliver the keynote address.
Gift from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to support UCLA neurology research
The funds will support clinical and basic medical research under Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, director of the UCLA Multiple Sclerosis Program.
UCLA receives $2 million to support biomedical library
The gift is from the estate of Lee Oetzel, who earned three degrees from UCLA, including a doctorate in psychology in 1953.
Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar to speak at UCLA’s Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership, May 13
The online event is free and open to the public.
Medical school professor elected to National Academy of Sciences
Kenneth Lange has written four advanced textbooks and published more than 200 scientific papers in the areas of genetic epidemiology, population genetics and other subjects.