# News & Views – Winter 2026

**Source**: https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026
**Parent**: https://adminvc.ucla.edu/policies-and-guidance

A quarterly celebration of the accomplishments and progress driven by the dedicated team members across [UCLA Administration](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/administrative-units-overview?utm_source=admin-vc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news-and-views&utm_content=adminvc-units). United by a commitment to excellence, these departments deliver outstanding services, products and programs that support UCLA’s mission of education, research and public service — while creating exceptional experiences for the entire Bruin community.

March 20, 2026

## [Celebrating legacy and looking forward](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/celebrating-legacy-and-looking-forward)

As we look ahead to what is next for UCLA and for UCLA Administration, Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck reflects on two significant leadership transitions that mark both an ending and a beginning for our organization.

March 20, 2026

## [Bruin Kitchen comes to UCLA](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/bruin-kitchen-comes-ucla)

New vending option features a rotating selection ofsandwiches, salads, pastries, parfaits and overnight oats produced by the culinary team at the UCLA University Club. Machines can be found at half a dozen convenient UCLA locations.

March 20, 2026

## [Building greener at UCLA](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/building-greener-ucla)

When it comes to energy efficiency and environmentally friendly design, UCLA leads the UC with 72 LEED-certified buildings, including 21 at the highest level, Platinum. Driving the success are project managers, groundskeepers, the energy services group and others in Facilities Management.

March 20, 2026

## [The Lean Scene](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/lean-scene)

The Lean Scene is a recurring feature dedicated to lean management and continuous process improvement at UCLA. This quarter’s column explains how using a project charter can help your team begin improvement work with clarity and shared understanding.

March 20, 2026

## [UCLA earns national recognition as a 2026 Best Workplace for Commuters](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/ucla-earns-national-recognition-2026-best-workplace-commuters)

For the 8th consecutive year, UCLA has secured a spot on the annual list of the nation's top workplaces for commuters, offering employees and students benefits for biking, carpooling and public transit that meet a national standard of excellence.

March 20, 2026

## [A closer look at UCLA's on-campus vehicle rental resource](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/vehicle-rental-resource)

As a key mobility option for UCLA business, BruinCar supports a wide range of campus needs — from reaching off-site research locations to attending conferences, leading field trips and completing service projects throughout Southern California.

March 20, 2026

## [UCLA reaffirms 20‑mph speed limit to enhance safety](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/ucla-reaffirms-20-mph-speed-limit-enhance-safety)

As UCLA continues to grow and welcome increasing numbers of students, faculty, staff and visitors, campus officials are reinforcing a simple but critical safety measure: all vehicles and personal electric mobility devices must travel at or below 20 miles per hour on campus roads.

March 20, 2026

## [Leadership 2036 launches](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/leadership-2036-launches)

The Leadership 20XX program recently welcomed 20 talented leaders from across UCLA Administration into its Leadership 2036 cohort. This 18-month talent initiative is designed to align mid-level leadership development with UCLA’s future organizational strategy and direction.

March 20, 2026

## [Enjoy sports, arts, attractions with help from CTO](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/enjoy-sports-arts-attractions-help-cto)

The UCLA Central Ticket Office (CTO) is reminding Bruins of the many ways they can take advantage of upcoming events and attractions — some at discounted rates, a longstanding benefit of working at UCLA.

March 20, 2026

## [UCLA invites staff to apply for 2026-2027 SEP and PDP cohorts](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/ucla-invites-staff-apply-2026-2027-sep-and-pdp-cohorts)

UCLA invites employees from across campus to apply for the 2026–27 Staff Enrichment Program (SEP) and the Professional Development Program (PDP).

March 20, 2026

## [In the news](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/winter-2026/news)

A look at some of our recent media coverage. From the *Daily Bruin* to AV Network to NBC4, our departments and teams continue to elevate the Bruin experience and earn attention across campus and beyond.

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