Chancellor Gene Block

After 17 years at the helm of the nation’s top-ranked public university, the campus’s ninth chief executive will conclude his tenure in July 2024.

Tras 17 años al frente de la universidad pública número uno del país, el noveno director ejecutivo del campus concluirá su mandato en julio de 2024.

During her tenure, Block has dedicated her time and energy to staff appreciation activities, supporting the arts and empowering women leaders.

From idea to startup, UCLA provides support to help Bruins get their businesses off the ground.

Chancellor Gene Block was honored by the Los Angeles Business council for leading the campus’s commitment to student housing.

Is a college education still worth it? The chancellor and other panelists explored the question, as well as economic mobility and university rankings.

For lovers of food, there is simply no place like L.A.

The new UCLA Initiative to Study Hate is tackling an audacious mission: eradicating bigotry and discrimination from American life.

Our students’ journeys to UCLA are as diverse, unique and special as they are.

These scholars will build on the excellent work of outgoing special advisor Professor Mishuana Goeman.

UCLA graduates are ready to help reshape the world after facing the pandemic and other challenges.

UCLA’s leader emphasized that campus must do all it can to ensure that all students — no matter their background or means — can graduate in a timely manner.

UCLA’s leader said that to promote job growth and social mobility, traditional four-year higher education and credentialing and certificate programs should play key roles.

The key challenge, he said, is maintaining a top-tier experience while increasing access.

UCLA is searching for ways to spot early signs of depression and anxiety.

Professors continued helping us better understand our world with their research, students kept excelling and UCLA showed how it helps make Los Angeles a world-class city.

UCLA must serve more students. The only question is how.

UCLA’s leader joined several discussions with the aim of sharing lessons learned from recent social movements and the global pandemic.

The chancellor, who is overseeing the response to the pandemic, shared some of his priorities for the coming year.

“I’ve been waiting a long time for this day, so have a first great day on campus,” Block said. “Hope you have a great year, be well, be safe and go Bruins!”

UCLA must focus on education and training that will be essential for the next generation.

UCLA’s research enterprise illustrates the incredible reach and continued impact of our scholarship.

During the quiet of the pandemic, UCLA evaluated ever-shifting realities and forged a new path forward that may change education forever.

Chancellor Gene Block encourages those who have experienced an incident of discrimination or harassment to report it to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

UCLA Chancellor Gene Block reaffirms how our values strengthen democracy and encourages students and employees who need help to avail themselves of resources.