Frenk, the first Latino to ever lead the Westwood university, took over as UCLA chancellor at the beginning of January, replacing Gene Block, who stepped down on July 31 of last year.

Public health scholar Julio Frenk, the first Latino chancellor at UCLA, previously served at Harvard and the University of Miami. He was Mexico's federal health secretary from 2000 to 2006.

Frenk, the first Latino to ever lead the Westwood university, took over as UCLA chancellor at the beginning of January, replacing Gene Block, who stepped down on July 31 of last year.

Public health scholar Julio Frenk, the first Latino chancellor at UCLA, previously served at Harvard and the University of Miami. He was Mexico’s federal health secretary from 2000 to 2006.

Around 24% of UCLA's undergraduates are Latino. A live performance from Mariachi de Uclatlán at UCLA’s unveiling of the new Latinx Success Center on campus on Monday, March 31, 2025.

UCLA officials, including Julio Frenk, UCLA’s first Latino chancellor, celebrate at the ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the new Latinx Success Center on campus on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Around 24% of UCLA's undergraduates are Latino.UCLA has opened a new resource center for its diverse community, “a place where students feel (at) home.” Officials celebrated the opening of the new ...

Around 24% of UCLA's undergraduates are Latino.UCLA has opened a new resource center for its diverse community, “a place where students feel (at) home.” Officials celebrated the opening of the ...

UCLA’s winter quarter started Monday — and the first full week for Julio Frenk as the school's new chancellor. Frenk brings ...

UCLA is also trying to be designated as a Hispanic-serving institution. The university’s Hispanic student population was just under 20% in the fall of 2023.

UCLA’s new chancellor has taken over and faces a number of pressing issues: internal turmoil, labor union negotiations, and a disappointing first season in the Big Ten. Why it matters: UCLA is ...