
Chancellor Gene Block
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The War We Must Win
The new UCLA Initiative to Study Hate is tackling an audacious mission: eradicating bigotry and discrimination from American life.

The Long and Winding Roads
Our students’ journeys to UCLA are as diverse, unique and special as they are.

Angela Riley and Shannon Speed named special advisors to the chancellor on Native American and Indigenous affairs
These scholars will build on the excellent work of outgoing special advisor Professor Mishuana Goeman.

In-Person Pomp and Circumstance
UCLA graduates are ready to help reshape the world after facing the pandemic and other challenges.

Chancellor Gene Block leads a student-focused presentation at UC Regents meeting
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.

Chancellor Gene Block joins Milken panel on ‘underrepresented and underestimated’ workers
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.

Chancellor Block joins podcast to discuss future of higher education
The key challenge, he said, is maintaining a top-tier experience while increasing access.

Confronting the ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Mental Health Disorders
UCLA is searching for ways to spot early signs of depression and anxiety.

2021 reflections: In an amazing year of achievements, nothing topped the return to campus
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.


Chancellor Block shares ideas about higher education and cities with other experts at Milken Institute Global Conference
UCLA’s leader joined several discussions with the aim of sharing lessons learned from recent social movements and the global pandemic.

Q&A with UCLA Chancellor Gene Block on the return to campus for fall 2021
The chancellor, who is overseeing the response to the pandemic, shared some of his priorities for the coming year.

Chancellor Gene Block surprises students on first day of classes
“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!”

Investing in Science, Information and Global Literacy
UCLA must focus on education and training that will be essential for the next generation.

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

Remote and Resolute: How UCLA Re-imagined Instruction in Response to COVID-19
During the quiet of the pandemic, UCLA evaluated ever-shifting realities and forged a new path forward that may change education forever.

Standing with our Asian and Pacific Islander communities
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.

The violence in our nation’s capital
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block reaffirms how our values strengthen democracy and encourages students and employees who need help to avail themselves of resources.

Uniting for the Higher Good
History shows universities like UCLA bring Americans closer together and move our nation forward.

Chancellor Gene Block and Carol Block wish Bruins hope and light this holiday season
UCLA’s leader sent a heartwarming video to the campus community to express his admiration and gratitude as 2020 comes to an end.

Chancellor Block on the state of the campus as academic year begins
In this Q&A, he shares his priorities, his advice for new students and his thoughts on how this moment could change UCLA and all of higher education.

True Equity
UCLA works to fulfill its commitment to supporting and protecting all members of its community.

Vickie Mays named special advisor to the chancellor on Black life
Mays will work with leaders across campus to help guide and strengthen UCLA’s efforts to support the Black Bruin family.

At Issue: Strong UCLA Spirit
During the pandemic and the trauma of racist killings, Bruins have shown compassion, courage and resilience.