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Graduating students and guests will attend nearly 60 commencement ceremonies, receptions and celebrations across campus.

In anticipation of the strike, campus units have developed contingency plans to remain open and provide regular services to our students, faculty and staff.

Sarah T. Roberts, who has pioneered the study of screening user-generated internet content, joins 30 other fellows from across the nation.

UCLA gymnasts earned the program’s first NCAA championship since 2010 and UCLA’s 115th team championship overall.

Philippe Bourgouis and Rosa Matzkin join the organization of scholars, artists and innovators, which was founded in 1780.

He has served as interim vice chancellor since July 2016.

UCLA tops the list of 300 colleges and universities. Five other University of California campuses made the top 20.

Nile Green, Eleanor Kaufman and Stefania Tutino were among the 173 scholars, artists and scientists chosen for the honor.

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.

The announcement coincides with a lead gift of $30 million — the largest in the museum’s history — from Lynda and Stewart Resnick.

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.

The chancellor reaffirms UCLA’s commitment to impassioned debate that values reasoned debate over intentionally mean-spirited provocation.

To better assist other universities with these major initiatives, UCLA has released a report offering guidance.

Pope Francis selects dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies to join international cadre of scholars.

UCLA is already leading the way through its Sustainable LA Grand Challenge.

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.

From taking radio into orbit to pioneering work on organ transplants, Rothblatt was recognized for a lifetime of accomplishments.

Some operations, like the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and police and fire departments, remain open. Normal operations will resume Jan. 2.

The 113,000 applications for fall 2018 freshman admission make this the most economically, ethnically and geographically diverse pool of talent ever to apply.

UCLA will continue to monitor the Skirball Fire situation.

In recognition of a life filled with accolades and dedicated to mentoring future leaders, he was awarded UCLA’s highest honor.

“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.

This is a difficult decision, since final exams begin on Saturday. However, canceling Thursday classes will allow UCLA officials to assess logistical issues in advance of finals week.