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.
June 17, 2025
Strengthening our core
With the arrival of our new chancellor and recent shifts in federal education policy, UCLA Administration has taken a fresh look at our Campus Strategic Plan, particularly Goal 5. To stay effective and sustainable, we’re strengthening our core operations inhuman resources, finance and technology and looking to expand shared services.
June 17, 2025
UCLA readying for 2028 Games
Chansoth Hill has been named senior director of the Olympic and Paralympic Village through 2028. In addition to overseeing 12 sub-committees, a key focus of her role will be ensuring UCLA meets its commitments for the Village while minimizing disruptions to campus operations. During this period, Bill Sweeney will serve as acting director of the UCLA Events Office.
June 17, 2025
DTS debuts
The launch of Digital and Technology Solutions is a first-of-its-kind undertaking. In addition to strengthening the foundation of campus technology and advancing UCLA’s five-year strategic plan, the establishment of this department will help reduce operational complexity, strengthen collaboration and empower innovation with technology.
June 17, 2025
Course empowers change
Organizational Effectiveness and Development (OED) has officially launched its Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course—a cornerstone of UCLA’s Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) program. Designed for staff and faculty, the course equips participants with practical tools to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen decision-making across the university.
June 17, 2025
Mental Health Matters
Mental health resources in the workplace are crucial for fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. They ensure that all employees, regardless of their background, have access to the support they need to maintain their well-being and productivity. UCLA has a variety of resources for employees to access, if, and when, needed.
June 17, 2025
Rising Star Samantha Hamman
Five outstanding UCLA employees were recently honored by the UCLA Administrative Management Group at its annual Excellence Awards ceremony. Among them was Samantha Hamman, senior project manager lead, UCLA Digital and Technology Solutions, who received the Rising Star Award.
June 17, 2025
Building culture of respect, awareness, accountability
With the increased use—and occasional misuse—of personal scooters on the UCLA campus, UCLA Transportation and the UCLA Office of Campus and Community Safety have launched a new, hard-hitting ad campaign. Highlighting the potential consequences of irresponsible riding, the campaign aims to build a culture of respect, awareness and accountability among scooter users.
June 17, 2025
Celebrating community, connection at BruinTech
UCLA staff and technologists recently gathered at Royce Hall for the 2025 BruinTech Spring Conference, an energizing day of connection, reflection and shared purpose centered around the theme “Becoming a More Effective Institution,” one of UCLA’s key strategic goals. Interested in joining the BruinTech community? Learn more and get involved.
June 17, 2025
Inaugural Campus Safety Week held
Bruins were recently encouraged to attend one or more educational demonstrations, workshops and other events designed to further create a stronger culture of campus safety and well-being. All events were organized by UCLA Environment, Health and Safety and were free and open to UCLA students, faculty and staff.
June 17, 2025
Engaging Bruins for Earth Day at UCLA
At UCLA, education extends beyond the classroom — it includes fostering sustainable habits among students, faculty, and staff. In celebration of Earth Day this April, the Zero Waste team from Facilities Management hosted an outreach event at Wilson Plaza to promote proper waste sorting and support UCLA’s goal of diverting waste from landfills through recycling and composting.
