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News & Views – Winter 2026

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.

March 20, 2026

Celebrating legacy and looking forward

As we look ahead to what is next for UCLA and for UCLA Administration, Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck reflects on two significant leadership transitions that mark both an ending and a beginning for our organization.

March 20, 2026

Bruin Kitchen comes to UCLA

New vending option features a rotating selection of sandwiches, salads, pastries, parfaits and overnight oats produced by the culinary team at the UCLA University Club. Machines can be found at half a dozen convenient UCLA locations.  

March 20, 2026

Building greener at UCLA

When it comes to energy efficiency and environmentally friendly design, UCLA leads the UC with 72 LEED-certified buildings, including 21 at the highest level, Platinum. Driving the success are project managers, groundskeepers, the energy services group and others in Facilities Management.

March 20, 2026

The Lean Scene

The Lean Scene is a recurring feature dedicated to lean management and continuous process improvement at UCLA. This quarter’s column explains how using a project charter can help your team begin improvement work with clarity and shared understanding.

March 20, 2026

BruinCar program expanded

As a key mobility option for UCLA business, BruinCar supports a wide range of campus needs — from reaching off-site research locations to attending conferences, leading field trips and completing service projects throughout Southern California. 

March 20, 2026

UCLA reaffirms 20‑mph speed limit to enhance safety

As UCLA continues to grow and welcome increasing numbers of students, faculty, staff and visitors, campus officials are reinforcing a simple but critical safety measure: all vehicles and personal electric mobility devices must travel at or below 20 miles per hour on campus roads.

March 20, 2026

Leadership 2036 launches

The Leadership 20XX program recently welcomed 20 talented leaders from across UCLA Administration into its Leadership 2036 cohort. This 18-month talent initiative is designed to align mid-level leadership development with UCLA’s future organizational strategy and direction.

March 20, 2026

Enjoy sports, arts, attractions with help from CTO

The UCLA Central Ticket Office (CTO) is reminding Bruins of the many ways they can take advantage of upcoming events and attractions — some at discounted rates, a longstanding benefit of working at UCLA.

March 20, 2026

In the news

A look at some of our recent media coverage. From the Daily Bruin to AV Network to NBC4, our departments and teams continue to elevate the Bruin experience and earn attention across campus and beyond.