"Since I became chancellor 16 years ago, UCLA has been my community and my home, a source of endless inspiration and an indelible part of who I am. Serving as the leader of our university has been the greatest honor of my life. It is with bittersweet feelings, then, that I write to share that I have decided to step down from the role at the end of the coming academic year. This decision was by no means an easy one. But I have the greatest confidence in UCLA’s future, and I feel that the time is right — for me, for my family and for our campus. My final day as chancellor will be July 31, 2024." - Chancellor Gene Block
Share your memories or offer well-wishes to the Blocks, in writing or by video, in this guestbook.
2023 Commencement was one of the most joyous days for UCLA graduates and their families. In this five-minute video, they express their excitement, pride, relief, love and gratitude for each other and this momentous achievement. Hear them tell it with candor, humor and a whole lot of heart.
As the summer sizzles, so should your food. We've compiled for you the third edition of select Bruin culinary businesses to tempt your taste buds and lure you to dine out in support of these UCLA alumni. Warning: the following images will make you hungry.
Punk rock lives on at UCLA. Members of UCLA Library Special Collections, known as the Punk Collective, are collaborating with community members in collecting and preserving punk music artifacts and culture in Los Angeles. View the archive and watch rare footage of punk bands performing on campus.
Actor-comedian Randall Park gave one of his best performances at this year's UCLA College Commencement. He delivered a heartwarming message about kindness, while leaving the audience in stitches from his sarcastic wit and absurd stories. It was an instant classic you have to see for yourself.
