Tadashi Yanai gives $31 million to support hub for Japanese humanities research at UCLA
The executive and philanthropist’s gift, which will support the Japan Past & Present initiative, is the largest in the history of the Humanities Division.
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Tadashi Yanai dona 31 millones de dólares para apoyar el centro de investigación de humanidades japonesas en UCLA
La donación es más grande jamás otorgada a UCLA Division of Humanities.
Hammer Museum names Zoë Ryan as its new director
Ryan will take over on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding Ann Philbin, who is retiring in November after leading the museum for 25 years.
At UCLA, a year of extraordinary giving and impact
More than $856 million in donor support accelerates excellence in education, research and service in 2023–24.
Again and again: UCLA is the nation’s No. 1 public university for the 8th year in a row
With another top ranking from U.S. News & World Report, the campus continues to redefine what it means to be a great public institution.
Bruins are back, with move-in and welcome activities underway
After settling in, students will have the chance to connect with their peers and explore everything UCLA has to offer through True Bruin Welcome events.
UCLA earns top spot among U.S. public universities in Niche.com’s college rankings
Fifteen of the campus’s academic programs and specialties were also ranked in the top 10 nationwide.
Campus unveils Four-Point Plan for a Safer, Stronger UCLA
The plan focuses on safety and well-being, engagement across differences, free speech and internal improvement.
UCLA receives $120 million from Alya and Gary Michelson for new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy
The transformative donation will spur breakthrough discoveries and drive economic growth for the region.
UCLA officially joins the Big Ten Conference
Two years after announcing their impending move, the Bruins are now members of an 18-team league that stretches from coast to coast.
Darnell Hunt begins his tenure as UCLA’s interim chancellor
Hunt, who since September 2022 has served UCLA’s executive vice chancellor and provost, assumed the role of interim chancellor of the university today, Aug. 1.
UCLA increases number of California residents and underrepresented students admitted for fall 2024
Admissions of first-year California students increased 2.5% to 8,795, with 37% coming from historically underrepresented groups.
Creating the global university: How Gene Block built bridges from Westwood to the world
A tireless traveler, Block has taken an in-person, hands-on approach to positioning the university as a major player on the world stage.
Robert Swerdlow named UCLA vice chancellor for legal affairs and chief campus counsel
A member of the campus’s legal affairs team since 2018 and a longtime litigator in private practice, Swerdlow will begin his new role Aug. 1.
Alumni couple gives $25 million to propel UCLA’s Department of History into the future
The landmark gift from Meyer and Renee Luskin will support the department’s mission of leveraging historical knowledge for the public good.
UCLA’s Strategic Communications, Alumni Relations and College win CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
The annual global competition honors innovation and impact in education-related publishing and other fields.
New faces join The UCLA Foundation board of directors
Alumni Edward Barnett and Matt Kaczmarek are new board members; current member Cheryl Lott begins her term as board director July 1.
Trailblazer Antonia Hernández awarded UCLA Medal
The double Bruin, who has been a longtime leader in the fields of law and philanthropy, was honored for her dedication to social justice.
‘You have earned today’: UCLA’s class of 2024 gets the commencement it always deserved
This year’s graduates have faced unexpected challenges, but their experiences have brought them a sense of resilience and wisdom.
Praise for UCLA Chancellor-designate Julio Frenk
The announcement that Dr. Frenk will be UCLA’s next chancellor has elicited widespread praise across the community, academia, government and the media.
Julio Frenk to take helm of UCLA, nation’s No. 1–ranked public university, as its 7th chancellor
The renowned public health researcher and president of the University of Miami is recognized globally as a visionary leader in higher education.
Women’s water polo team wins NCAA title, completing perfect season
The No. 1–ranked UCLA squad went 26–0 en route to defeating the California Golden Bears Sunday in Berkeley.
Champs again! Men’s volleyball claims its 21st NCAA title
The win against Long Beach State brings the team its second championship in a row and UCLA’s 122nd across all sports.
Historic gift to UCLA School of Law advances Latino legal scholarship
The donation from Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, will bolster the Critical Race Studies program.