Gifts from his widow Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe and the Arthur Ashe Learning Center, will create an undergraduate scholarship and exhibits celebrating his achievements.
As part of the JusticeCorps program, which UCLA helped form in 2004 with the L.A. Superior Court, students make sure clients know their rights, assist with forms and help with translations.
In his speech to new students, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block praised the newest Bruins for reaching an important milestone, and encouraged them to embrace even challenging ideas.
This year the campus opens the First to Go living learning community to provide support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
The campus is coming to life for the start of the academic year with festivals, concerts, film screenings, information sessions, networking events and tours.
The seven-and-a-half acre oasis of biodiversity housing more than 3,000 plant species, is undergoing the largest, most comprehensive upgrade in its history.
The voluntary service announced by Chancellor Gene Block will eventually be made available to the entire campus community, including those receiving care through UCLA Health.
Highlights of the more than 150 public events include theater and dance performances, faculty and student lectures and discussions and Pacific Standard Time museum exhibitions.
“How to Make the Universe Right” presents a stunning installation of painted religious scrolls, ceremonial clothing, and ritual objects of the Yao, Tày, Sán Dìu, Sán Chay among others.
The force behind Spider-Man, X-Men and other Marvel Comics’ heroes was given the Icons of L.A. Award and also shared wisdom with the 2,000 who earned certificates.