The bestselling author and actress in “The Big Bang Theory” will speak at both ceremonies, scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on June 15 in Pauley Pavilion.
All four UCLA hospitals and the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center were lauded by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for equitable, inclusive care.
The magazine has listed six UCLA professional schools and graduate programs among the top five in the country, and another seven are listed in the top 10.
Dr. Huda Zoghbi helped identify a gene mutation that causes Rett syndrome, a genetic disorder leading to loss of language and motor skills, primarily in young girls.
UCLA is tied for third in the number of people honored this year by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which selects early-career scientists who are rising stars of science.
Representatives from the American Talent Initiative met with members of the UCLA community to learn about best practices that could be shared with other schools.
The archival and architectural treasure was closed for two years for seismic retrofitting and to bring the building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The 113,000 applications for fall 2018 freshman admission make this the most economically, ethnically and geographically diverse pool of talent ever to apply.
Though classes are canceled today all UCLA hospitals and clinics are open, and most other offices, departments and buildings across campus are conducting normal operations.
“By addressing health disparities and promoting health equity... she has raised the public profile of health care access as a true social justice issue,” said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block.
The singer and conductor, who has guided opera in Los Angeles for decades, also conducted a public master class at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
UCLA professors and alumni share their approaches to innovation at the magazine’s annual festival that brings together leaders in entertainment, technology and business.