Julio Frenk’s Special Day
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.
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Julio Frenk’s inauguration ceremony is music to his ears
From a surprise piano performance to opera to ensembles, UCLA students and local artists brought musical connection to the historic moment.
Julio Frenk’s UCLA inauguration: Creating a connective, impactful and exemplary university
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.
Chancellor Julio Frenk’s inaugural address: ‘An extraordinary university at an extraordinary time’
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.
‘He gets and fits in Los Angeles’: Campus reactions to Julio Frenk’s inauguration
Attendees — some of whom had previously met the chancellor — were inspired and hopeful after Thursday’s ceremony.
Watch: Bruin Talks symposium showcases how research and the arts ‘heal, inspire and illuminate’
Six of UCLA’s leading scholars and artists from across disciplines showcased the incredible depth, breadth and impact of Bruin scholarship and innovation.
Media coverage of the inauguration of Chancellor Julio Frenk
Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, Univision, Spectrum News 1 and others.
Julio Frenk and UCLA: Building a better, more equitable future through public health
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.
Chancellor Julio Frenk’s inauguration is just around the corner: All you need to know
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.