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.
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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.
UCLA Faculty Club Wins 2024 Preservation Award
The landmark joins previous honorees such as the Hollywood Sign, Angels Flight and the Ralph J. Bunche House.
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.
Bill Walton, 71, legendary UCLA and NBA star and broadcaster, has died
Walton, who was a two-time NCAA champion with UCLA, died Monday, May 27, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
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.
Sean Astin to deliver UCLA College commencement address
The award-winning actor, advocate and UCLA alumnus will speak at ceremonies scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on June 14 in Pauley Pavilion.
U7+ Alliance of World Universities urge G7 to increase access to higher education
Chancellor Gene Block and Vice Provost Cindy Fan joined university leaders from 18 countries to address global challenges.
UCLA College honors 5 visionary supporters with centennial awards
The awardees — alumni and friends of the College — were recognized for their extraordinary leadership and philanthropy at a Royce Hall event.
UCLA Health acquires West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
The site in the west San Fernando Valley includes a 260-bed community hospital with seven operating rooms and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center.
UCLA honors alumna Yasmin Delahoussaye with Fiat Lux Award
The longtime educator and advocate has helped thousands of low-income students of color earn college scholarships and degrees.
Newsroom’s top videos: Wooden’s stamp on history, Bruinettes pride and more
In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.
UCLA Downtown springs to life as 31 community-focused programs prepare to move in
With a wide-ranging group of new projects and initiatives, the university is planting seeds of transformation in the heart of the city.
UCLA sees surge in 2024 transfer applications, uptick in first-year California applicants
The campus received a total of 173,400 applications, a 2% rise over last year, and remained the most applied-to university in the nation.
An even Bigger Bang: Chuck Lorre’s $24.5 million gift to empower low-income STEM students
The new UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program will boost scholarship funding and cultivate leaders in science and technology.
A ‘masterpiece’ of a day: Hundreds gather at UCLA to honor Coach John Wooden
The Feb. 24 campus ceremony marked the first day–of–issue of U.S. Postal Service’s commemorative Wooden stamp.
Melissa Bilal named to new Promise Chair in Armenian Music, Arts, and Culture at UCLA
The endowed chair will support research, undergraduate and graduate courses in Armenian music, and academic conferences.
Stephen Agostini named UCLA’s vice chancellor and chief financial officer
Agostini, a seasoned finance leader with extensive experience across higher education and government, will begin his new role May 6.
UCLA Hall of Famer DeShaun Foster named Bruins football head coach
Foster, a former UCLA and NFL running back, has spent the past seven seasons as the Bruins’ running backs coach.