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UCLA's First Latino Chancellor Emphasizes Trust and Unity

6/5/2025

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UCLA welcomes its first Latino chancellor, Julio Frenk, who started his term on January 1, 2024.
Frenk conducted 38 listening sessions with 6,000 participants to gather student insights pre-inauguration.
He acknowledged feelings of pride and anxiety within the UCLA community, addressing these in his inaugural speech.
Frenk stressed the vital role of universities in democracy and the necessity to restore public trust.

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UCLA welcomes its first Latino chancellor, Julio Frenk, who started his term on January 1, 2024.
Frenk conducted 38 listening sessions with 6,000 participants to gather student insights pre-inauguration.
He acknowledged feelings of pride and anxiety within the UCLA community, addressing these in his inaugural speech.
Frenk stressed the vital role of universities in democracy and the necessity to restore public trust.