CHAIR’S LETTER As summer arrives on campus, I am filled with gratitude for each of you and the remarkable spirit that defines our UCLA community. Over the past year, we have reflected together on the themes of light—how each of us shines and inspires others—and resilience, as we supported one another through the challenges brought […]

CHAIR’S LETTER Barely eight weeks old, 2025 has already been an unprecedented year. Between the wildfires, the global political climate, the price of eggs, and the Oscar race, the theme that emerges is one of uncertainty. So much uncertainty, so many distractions, seemingly so much need: it can be hard to stay focused and hard […]

CHAIR’S LETTER Edith Wharton once wrote, “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” As I step into the role of Chair of the UCLA Chancellor’s Society, I am inspired by these words and excited to work with you to build and strengthen the fabric of […]

CHAIR’S LETTER The past few months have been very difficult for our campus and community, and we want to express that we have heard and understood the concerns many have shared. We believe the path forward is found within our Bruin family, united around our commitment to shaping a better future for the people of […]

CHAIR’S LETTER Happy New Year Chancellor’s Society! We hope you had a wonderful and restful holiday season! Although it is bittersweet, we want to enjoy the next 6 months with Chancellor Block and celebrate him before he steps down this summer as UCLA’s chancellor. We are happy to continue his legacy and excited to welcome […]

CHAIR’S LETTER Many summers are mundane and uneventful as everyone rests from the spring and prepares for the fall. This was certainly not true of this summer at UCLA. Chancellor Block’s retirement announcement placed a series of exclamation points at the end of a summer sentence which usually ends with a period. We have the […]

CHAIR’S LETTER The annual, unrestricted leadership giving from Chancellor’s Society donors like you drives so many campus departments, programs, and areas that can put your funds to immediate use. Your giving is vital to keep UCLA strong, not just for today but as UCLA forges a path into the future. Throughout this past quarter we’ve […]

With their reliable annual contributions, Chancellor’s Society donors like you continue to steer the trajectory of UCLA as we move towards the future. We already have so much to celebrate this year, notably receiving a record number of freshman applicants, and ranking as the #1 public university in the nation for the sixth straight year!

Seeing UCLA in the headlines for its continued success has been a welcomed presence in early months of this academic year. From ranking as the top public university for the 5th year running by U.S. News & World Report, to being the most applied to school in the nation, and recently surpassing…

Seeing UCLA in the headlines for its continued success has been a welcomed presence in early months of this academic year. From ranking as the top public university for the 5th year running by U.S. News & World Report, to being the most applied to school in the nation, and recently surpassing…