Under his watchful eye, the fledging effort to raise over $1 billion for the needs of the UCLA community soared to the point where it now anticipates accruing three times that amount. Read more...

Wanted: new leader of public university in Los Angeles; must have work experience in higher education, public or private; charisma and multi-billion-dollar fundraising skills a plus; 40+ hours/week; $222,000/yr., plus benefits. Read more...

The phone rings and it is a UCLA student on the line. He is calling an alumnus to ask for donations to the university. Regardless of how much the alumnus decides to donate, he might never know the student he is speaking with is not employed by the university for which he raises funds. Read more...

With Black Sunday permanently abolished, one fraternity on a two-year hiatus and another losing its house, some members of the Greek community are disappointed with where they see UCLA’s Greek system heading. Read more...

UCLA was one of the first universities to experiment with the Internet, which has evolved to become indispensable to the university and its students. Students enroll in courses, do research and lab experiments, submit homework and papers, engage in class discussions, do reading for their courses, and consult with librarians, academic counseling and health center nurses ““ all online. Read more...

The UCLA Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Medicine was only created last December, but has developed quickly and has established projects aimed at finding treatments for HIV, cancers and other incurable illnesses. Read more...

This is the only time my picture will be in the paper this year. So remember it. Because if we ever meet, and I have to remind you where I work, you’ll probably give me “the look.” Perhaps you’ve experienced the look. Read more...