Chancellor Julio Frenk

“UCLA has faced defining moments before, and we get through them — together,” the chancellor wrote in a message today to the campus community.

Chancellor Julio Frenk shared a message with the campus community about developments related to federal research funding at UCLA.

UCLA Health and UCLA Library partner to support student well-being at one of the busiest times of the year.

On June 5, he was inaugurated as our seventh chancellor. Here, a peek at some of the action behind the scenes of the momentous event.

From a surprise piano performance to opera to ensembles, UCLA students and local artists brought musical connection to the historic moment.

At his June 5 investiture in Royce Hall, the chancellor laid out a bold vision for the future. “UCLA is more than ready to meet the moment,” he said.

On June 5, 2025, Julio Frenk was formally inaugurated as UCLA’s seventh chancellor at Royce Hall, where he set out his collective vision for UCLA’s future.

Attendees — some of whom had previously met the chancellor — were inspired and hopeful after Thursday’s ceremony.

Six of UCLA’s leading scholars and artists from across disciplines showcased the incredible depth, breadth and impact of Bruin scholarship and innovation. 

Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, Univision, Spectrum News 1 and others.

The chancellor, also a faculty member at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, discusses how he found his academic calling and why public health matters now more than ever.

From the June 5 ceremony and the June 4 Bruin Talks symposium to UCLA’s arts, cultural and scholarly offerings, this is your guide to inauguration week.

The 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum featured activists, scholars and policymakers from 30 countries.

Honored by the City Council, the chancellor spoke about the many ways the university connects to L.A. through service, research and education.

The new car-free community space will become a cornerstone of connection in the heart of the neighborhood, said Chancellor Julio Frenk.

Wildfires carved an unprecedented trail of destruction through the city. The UCLA community has met the moment with generosity, support and a commitment to help Angelenos recover.

Three works to put on your bedside table.

We asked our new chancellor, an opera buff: What works should everyone experience?

He has already led organizations in government and academia. Now, Julio Frenk prepares to steer UCLA into the future.

Julio Frenk had some pressing questions about L.A., his new city. We turned to UCLA experts to fill in the blanks.

UCLA’s leader begins his tenure as the university’s seventh chancellor.

The chancellor will hold a series of UCLA Connects: Listening Exercise conversations with the Bruin community beginning in early February.

Campus leaders hosted four virtual events to inform and hear from students, parents and employees, from Jan. 13 through 16.

Chancellor Julio Frenk today shared a message with the campus community about changes to campus operations and academic instruction.

The center will provide vital support and services for residents impacted by the fires.