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Among his many accomplishments, the biostatistics professor earned worldwide recognition for predicting the magnitude of the HIV/AIDS epidemic beginning in the mid-1980s.

“Morton’s leadership and philanthropy are testaments to his belief that the true measure of a life is not what you get, but what you give,” said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block.

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

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.

Goeman will be key to helping UCLA adopt standards and strategies appropriate for Native tribal and Indigenous community engagement.

Arcadia, a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwin, gives $5.5 million to support Documenting Global Voices.

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

The structure was renamed La Kretz Botany Building in recognition of the $20 million the longtime donor has given overall for the project.

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.

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.

The four-year contract with the United Auto Workers includes annual wage increases of 3 percent for the next four years and a child care subsidy of $3,300 per year.

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

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.

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.

The university is in the process of selecting a replacement for the June 15 graduation ceremonies.

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.