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The venue will be transformed to host live performances and breathe new life into a neighborhood landmark.

Weizhe Hong studies how animals exhibit a broad range of complex social interaction that are crucial to their survival and well-being.

A pioneer in her field, Dr. Linda Liau is only the second woman in the nation — and the first Asian-American woman — to chair an academic department of neurosurgery.

The longtime Univision news anchor receives UCLA’s highest honor in front of an appreciative crowd at Luskin Lecture event.

Waugh, who was named to the role in 2008, will step down effective June 30, 2019.

The report takes into account things such as quality of teaching and research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

Revenue from the deal will help fund events for students during move-in and welcome activities, as well as undergraduate and graduate student leadership initiatives, and campus recreation activities.

The distinguished professor of biological chemistry, who shares the honor with C. David Allis of Rockefeller University, was recognized for his groundbreaking research on gene expression.

Chancellor Gene Block said the new report “allows us to demonstrate how every dollar invested in UCLA pays substantial dividends back to people throughout our state.”

The publication also ranked UCLA first for economic diversity and as the best public university for veterans.

The rankings are based on indicators in four main areas: outcomes, resources, engagement and environment.

Washington Monthly rankings factor in the benefits of research, social mobility and public service.

UCLA is tied for third among the Best Colleges for Jewish Life in the United States.

California Preservation Foundation recognized the Clark for preserving its treasured aesthetic while upgrading for safety and accessibility.

ShanghaiRanking Consultancy measures six key criteria in its Academic Ranking of World Universities.

For the 29th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report places UCLA among the country’s elite in health care.

Goldman, who previously served as director of financial services for the UCLA Library system, is currently CFO for the University of Arizona.

The campus exceeded the target early thanks to a record-breaking $880 million in private support during the 2017–18 fiscal year.

109 of the 114 California community colleges are represented among transfer admissions.

At two UCLA College commencements in Pauley Pavilion, almost 20,000 guests cheered 5,800 students celebrating their graduation.

UCLA placed No. 2 among U.S. public universities and rejoined the top 10 universities overall for the first time since 2014.

Osborne, who is a professor of global economics, management and entrepreneurship, will take the helm effective July 1.

Graduating students and guests will attend nearly 60 commencement ceremonies, receptions and celebrations across campus.

The top-seeded Bruins defeated Florida State, moving UCLA into a tie for most NCAA championships with 116.

Sarah T. Roberts, who has pioneered the study of screening user-generated internet content, joins 30 other fellows from across the nation.