The Mo Ostin Academic Center for Student-Athletes, to be built in the heart of campus, will be designed to serve the scholastic needs of student-athletes who participate in UCLA's 25 intercollegiate athletic programs.
Revenue from the deal will help fund events for students during move-in and welcome activities, as well as undergraduate and graduate student leadership initiatives, and campus recreation activities.
A former professional ballerina with no previous sports or athletic coaching experience, Kondos Field led the Bruins to all seven of their NCAA championships.
UCLA senior Christine Peng-Peng Lee was named winner of this year's Honda Sport Award for gymnastics, which signifies "the best of the best in collegiate athletics."
Kelly brings 27 seasons of coaching experience at both the professional and collegiate levels, most recently serving as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles.
UCLA Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero announced the change on Sunday, effective immediately. The terms of Mora’s contract will be honored using no state funds.
New center provides the men’s and women’s basketball teams with vital resources, and also frees up facility access for other programs and student-athletes.