University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Profile

In the News

1. UCLA Reports Record-Breaking Freshman Applications for Fall 2023
   Link: LA Times
   February 2023: UCLA received over 150,000 applications for freshman admission, continuing its trend as one of the most applied-to universities in the U.S. This aligns with broader initiatives to expand access and diversify the student body.

2. UCLA Signs $85 Million Deal to Build AI-Powered Learning Ecosystem
   Link: Campus Technology
   August 2023: UCLA announced a partnership with a leading ed-tech company to create a university-wide AI-powered learning ecosystem to support personalized education and research.

3. California's Budget Crisis: UC System Seeks Additional State Funding
   Link: EdSource
   May 2023: UCLA and its sister UC campuses face funding gaps stemming from California's broader budget issues. UCLA is petitioning for an increase in state allocations to preserve key research initiatives and infrastructure projects.

4. $20 Million Grant Secured to Advance Sustainability and Smart Campus Technologies
   Link: UCLA Newsroom
   March 2023: UCLA has received a $20 million grant to implement new energy-efficient technologies throughout its campus, including smart grid systems, solar panels, and water recycling improvements.

5. UCLA Joins National Alliance for Digital Equity in Education
   Link: Inside Higher Ed
   July 2023: UCLA became a founding member of a coalition dedicated to addressing digital inequities in higher education, aiming to ensure all students have access to laptops, Wi-Fi, and modern course delivery technologies.

Technology and Software

• Learning Management System (LMS):
  Bruin Learn (Based on Canvas LMS platform)

• Student Information System (SIS):
  Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

• Research Tools:
  MATLAB, SPSS, SAS, and Stata for data analytics
  LabArchives for research data management

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP):
  Oracle Financials

• Libraries and Digital Resources:
  Primo VE and Ex Libris Alma for library management

• EdTech Partners:
  Coursera (online certificate courses and micro-credentials)
  Zoom (virtual meetings/classes)
  Turnitin (plagiarism detection)

• Campus Tech Initiatives:
  Smart Building Sensors (energy efficiency)
  IoT (Internet of Things) devices for campus safety

Sources: G2 Crowd, <a href="http://UCLA.edu">UCLA.edu</a>, EdTechConnect

Budget

Sources: UCLA Annual Reports, UC Office of the President Financial Statements

Endowment

$5.3 Billion (2023)

Source: National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)

Org Chart

Sources: UCLA Website, recent organizational updates (2023)