UCLA News and Stories | California Edition | June 2025
Chancellor Julio Frenk Inauguration
It's a new era for UCLA with the inauguration of its seventh chancellor. At a festive June 5 ceremony in Royce Hall, Julio Frenk, who took office in January, laid out a bold vision for a university that is connective, impactful and exemplary.
Featured are four graduating leaders, each with a different background, passion and UCLA experience, all poised to have a bright future. They reflect on their student journey, how they've changed and what they would tell their freshmen selves.
From cultural storytelling and AI-driven healthcare robotics to Olympic bobsledding and public service technology, listen to a new season of alumni leaders discussing their career journeys and their advice for personal and professional success.
In celebration of Pride month, our Books by Bruins series features publications about LGBTQ topics ranging from the personal memoirs of famous Bruins to lesser known historical stories to humorous film critiques.
The Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA Gala honored Daniel Mayeda as the APA UCLA Alumnus of the Year. He used his speech as an opportunity to celebrate APA’s history and revisit their legacy of standing up for what's right and effecting policy change at UCLA.
UCLA Alumni recognizes Bruins who are serving in civic positions and making a difference in people’s lives. These visionaries, volunteers and leaders engage with the community, find solutions to today’s civic issues and improve our quality of life.
