Chancellor Julio Frenk

The worst wildfires in the history of Southern California called for action and solutions. I am proud UCLA has offered both.

The annual event underscored the university’s partnership with the VA and its commitment to helping service members.

The band was playing, the dancers were dancing, and the Bruin spirit was moving through the rafters as 7,000 pumped-up new Bruins packed into Pauley Pavilion Sunday.

Chancellor Frenk and Felicia Knaul got their first taste of move-in, greeting some of the 15,000 new and returning Bruins at their residence halls on the Hill.

With the fall quarter beginning, the chancellor shared a message with the campus community about UCLA’s continuing commitment to educate, discover and serve.

Chancellor Frenk shared a message with the UCLA community on continuing to defend the university’s mission and core values.

Chancellor Julio Frenk shared a message with the campus community about elevating UCLA’s mission as the university addresses unprecedented challenges.

Chancellor Frenk shared a message with the UCLA community providing an update on research grant suspensions and highlighting stories that illustrate UCLA’s impact.

Chancellor Frenk shared a message with the campus community addressing recent federal research grant suspensions and urging people to speak up on behalf of UCLA.

“I will continue to be in constant communication with you on key decisions,” the chancellor wrote in a message today to the campus community.

“UCLA has faced defining moments before, and we get through them — together,” the chancellor wrote in a message today to the campus community.

Chancellor Julio Frenk shared a message with the campus community about developments related to federal research funding at UCLA.

UCLA Health and UCLA Library partner to support student well-being at one of the busiest times of the year.

On June 5, he was inaugurated as our seventh chancellor. Here, a peek at some of the action behind the scenes of the momentous event.

From a surprise piano performance to opera to ensembles, UCLA students and local artists brought musical connection to the historic moment.

At his June 5 investiture in Royce Hall, the chancellor laid out a bold vision for the future. “UCLA is more than ready to meet the moment,” he said.

On June 5, 2025, Julio Frenk was formally inaugurated as UCLA’s seventh chancellor at Royce Hall, where he set out his collective vision for UCLA’s future.

Attendees — some of whom had previously met the chancellor — were inspired and hopeful after Thursday’s ceremony.

Six of UCLA’s leading scholars and artists from across disciplines showcased the incredible depth, breadth and impact of Bruin scholarship and innovation. 

Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, Univision, Spectrum News 1 and others.

The chancellor, also a faculty member at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, discusses how he found his academic calling and why public health matters now more than ever.

From the June 5 ceremony and the June 4 Bruin Talks symposium to UCLA’s arts, cultural and scholarly offerings, this is your guide to inauguration week.

The 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum featured activists, scholars and policymakers from 30 countries.

Honored by the City Council, the chancellor spoke about the many ways the university connects to L.A. through service, research and education.

The new car-free community space will become a cornerstone of connection in the heart of the neighborhood, said Chancellor Julio Frenk.