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Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee and UCLA leaders encourage graduates to embrace change, overcome obstacles, and lead with kindness and purpose.

As nearly 10,000 Bruins prepare to launch into the next chapter of their lives, we are pleased to honor them by spotlighting just a few of their stories.

Graduation festivities, already underway, reach their height during the June 12–14 weekend.

The chancellor reflected on the personal history that shaped his leadership, challenges facing higher education and his vision for UCLA at a moment of rapid changes — and opportunities.

Frenk reflected on UCLA’s historical trajectory, celebrated recent accomplishments across the university and outlined a forward-looking plan.

In a speech focused on UCLA’s future, Julio Frenk repeatedly paused to spotlight the people who embody the university at its best. Learn more about them.

On May 26, 2026, Julio Frenk delivered his inaugural State of the Campus address at De Neve Auditorium on the UCLA campus. Read the full speech.

The initiative, backed by major philanthropic investment, aims to advance AI-powered technologies with broad societal impact.

In a new UCLA video, the Dodgers manager shares tools for finding lasting success.

Chancellor Frenk, a distinguished professor at the Fielding School and a fourth-generation physician, will speak to graduates on June 12.

The two new minors expand the school’s undergraduate offerings, which include minors in accounting and entrepreneurship.

The team beat out No. 1 seed Stanford 3-0, in their fifth meeting of the season, to take the title — the first under coach Jenny Johnson Jordan.

UCLA Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt today sent a message to the campus community announcing the appointment.

State of the Commute annual report documents how students and employees find their way to UCLA for school and work.

The three-time gold medal winner, Bruin alum and philanthropist will speak to graduates at all three UCLA College ceremonies on June 12 at Pauley Pavilion.

Currently the interim dean, Popkin has provided UCLA Arts with steady leadership during a challenging time. He will begin his permanent tenure May 1.

The Ballmer Group investment will support academic and clinical training that will bring more Bruin practitioners into local communities.

The gift will endow the UCLA head football coach position and strengthen key areas that advance student-athlete success.

Nadeau, currently chair of environmental health at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, will begin her new role in July.

The new initiative brings together campus leaders, researchers, clinicians and students to build a more connected, proactive approach to supporting well-being.

In a letter to the Wall Street Journal, the chancellor reaffirmed his deeply personal commitment to eradicate antisemitism on campus.

The donation from Los Angeles–based global philanthropists will work to address the growing mental health crisis in the city.

With a new web portal and task force, the campus is continuing to build a vibrant, inclusive and engaged environment for older adults.

The Bruin, who earned his bachelor’s degree in 1948, made a lasting impact on the campus’s conservation and sustainability efforts.

The campus is among an elite group of universities recognized for their deep commitment to community engagement across education, teaching and service.