A quarterly celebration of the accomplishments and progress driven by the dedicated team members across UCLA Administration. United by a commitment to excellence, these departments deliver outstanding services, products and programs that support UCLA’s mission of education, research and public service — while creating exceptional experiences for the entire Bruin community.
December 16, 2025
Strengthening our foundation for long‑term success
Each day, the resilience, creativity and dedication of our roughly 4,800 team members in Administration inspire me. The work you do, and the spirit you bring to it, are what make UCLA such a remarkable institution.
December 16, 2025
Monthly Management Tips marks milestone
First launched in January 2021, the initiative has become a trusted resource for managers across campus and beyond.
December 16, 2025
Three honored with True Bruin Values Awards
Al Ferrone, Mike Flaxman and Chris Silva are the latest trio to be honored for their work and commitment to embodying the values that define our campus community. Nominations for the next round of honorees open in spring 2026.
December 16, 2025
Help improve the future of Westwood Boulevard
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on two upcoming projects that will reshape Westwood Boulevard.
December 16, 2025
UCLA Housing & Hospitality now managing University Club
The UCLA University Club is embracing a new chapter with fresh leadership, enhanced hospitality under UCLA Housing & Hospitality and a renewed focus on community. Recent renovations and award-winning service mark its exciting evolution.
December 16, 2025
Christine Lovely joins UCLA in inaugural role
Christine Lovely has been named UCLA’s first vice chancellor for campus human resources and chief people officer. With more than two decades of leadership experience in human resources across complex academic and public sector organizations, Lovely most recently served as vice president and chief human resources officer at Cornell University.
December 16, 2025
Protecting what flows from campus to coast
Environmental compliance officer Ivy Nunez brings passion and expertise to UCLA’s stormwater protection efforts, educating the campus community and improving practices to safeguard ocean health. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship and proactive campus engagement.
December 16, 2025
Classroom pilot project modernizes campus learning spaces
A collaboration among the UCLA Teaching & Learning Center, Digital & Technology Solutions, and Facilities Management has led to major upgrades to classrooms serving more than 10,000 students and over 280 instructors throughout the academic year.
December 16, 2025
Restarting the heart of UCLA’s power plant
UCLA completed a major turbine replacement project at its cogeneration plant, ensuring reliable, efficient energy for campus operations. The two-year Repower Project involved 200,000 labor hours, prioritized safety and earned a UC-wide award for excellence in worker protection and performance.
December 16, 2025
Staff, guests excited for Family Holidays at Lake Arrowhead Lodge
From all-inclusive holiday programming, counselor-led activities and chef-crafted meals, the team at Lake Arrowhead Lodge has started another season of Family Holidays, a tradition that reflects UCLA pride, community connection and the magic of memory-making in the mountains.
December 16, 2025
Prioritizing UCLA pedestrians with improvements to access ways
Returning students and a new class of Bruins were met this fall with the results of several mobility revitalization projects undertaken by UCLA Transportation.
December 16, 2025
Native birds and flowers come to life through utility box art at UCLA
Fourteen traffic control signal cabinets have recently been transformed into vibrant public art pieces featuring local wildlife, engaging artists and the campus community.
December 16, 2025
The Lean Scene
In this month’s column, UCLA Organizational Effectiveness & Development encourages employees to improve workflows by identifying eight common types of waste.
December 16, 2025
Food safety tips for the holidays
UCLA Environment, Health & Safety shares essential food safety tips for holiday hosts and potluck guests to help make festive gatherings stay healthy, joyful and worry-free.
December 16, 2025
In the News
Our teams are making headlines. Recent media mentions and interviews showcasing our work and expertise are found in InformationWeek, Fortune, KCAL, Fox 11, Mountain News, Earth Island Channel and Mountain News, to name a few.
December 16, 2025
Out & About
Here are some of the places our colleagues were spotted this quarter, including community outreach events, professional development workshops, impactful speaking engagements and well-deserved recognition ceremonies.
