Chancellor Julio Frenk, inaugurated at UCLA during a tumultuous time, confronted unprecedented challenges right from his first day in office, including devastating fires forcing online classes. His proactive measures included the donation of university space for disaster recovery. However, he faced growing adversity as President Trump’s administration began slashing medical research funding, threatening the core mission of universities like UCLA. Increased scrutiny from federal task forces adds pressure, highlighting the struggles of higher education institutions in adapting to political shifts and budget cuts.
"Higher education in the United States faces its moment of greatest challenge in living memory," Frenk said. "We must meet the moment with courage, resilience and wisdom."
Days after he started, the worst fires in Los Angeles history erupted. Frenk pushed for classes to go online, allowing students to flee to safer ground.
The research cuts are a fusillade of federal actions and threats, leading to a UC-wide hiring freeze and austerity measures undermining the University of California's mission.
Today, UCLA is among 10 universities scrutinized by a federal task force that has canceled billions in research funding and blocked foreign student enrollment.
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