UCLA leadership

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.

In honor of Women’s History Month, Block discusses the inspirational figures in her life and her efforts on behalf of women leaders across campus.

García-Garibay, who will continue to lead the physical sciences division, begins his two-year term Nov. 1, replacing David Schaberg.

Stern, who will succeed longtime dean David Schaberg on Nov. 1, spoke with us about this new chapter for her and the division.

Valenzuela spoke about his plans for the division, the importance of public engagement and how his early job at a carwash instilled a work ethic that still drives him.

The longtime campus leader shares his thoughts about becoming executive vice chancellor and provost, the second-highest ranking officer on campus.

People from across campus share their reactions to Darnell Hunt’s appointment as executive vice chancellor and provost.

The longtime campus leader will become UCLA’s chief academic officer effective Sept. 1, 2022.

Stern, currently the associate dean for the humanities at the University of Michigan, begins the new post Nov. 1.

On the occasion of his 90th birthday, the former leader of UCLA looks back on how he helped shape campus and offers students advice for the future.

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

Carter fostered greater interdisciplinary collaboration, broadened the scope of the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge and helped launch the DataX initiative.

A faculty member since 1999, she holds appointments in general internal medicine, health services research and health policy and management.

Christie focuses her research on understanding evaluation as a method for facilitating social change.

Zhan, who is an expert on health equity for the vulnerable, will start Aug. 1. She succeeds Linda Sarna.

In a message to campus, UCLA leaders condemned recent hateful messages, shared resources to help prevent further disruptions and pledged to explore additional measures.

Spain Bradley is an expert in international law and human rights, and a scholar, educator and advocate who is passionate about promoting equity, diversity, inclusion and human dignity for all.

Johnson, whose research focuses on understanding mechanisms of gene regulation, will take the helm on Sept. 1.

Jarmond, who is coming from Boston College, will become UCLA’s ninth athletic director, replacing the retiring Dan Guerrero.

Christie, who currently serves as chair of the education department, will assume her role effective July 1.

Brookmeyer is an expert on how statistical tools can help address global public health challenges.

Bullard currently serves as dean of the College of Professional and Global Education at Cal State Los Angeles. He will begin at UCLA on Jan. 6, 2020.

Kang, who was the first person to serve in this role for the university, will return to his faculty position July 1, 2020.