Gene Block to step down as UCLA chancellor

Gene Block is to step down after 17 years as chancellor of 바카라사이트 University of California, Los Angeles.

Professor Block said that he would step down next July and take up a post on UCLA¡¯s faculty, researching biological timing.

¡°This decision was by no means an easy one,¡± he writes in a message to 바카라사이트 campus community. ¡°But I have 바카라사이트 greatest confidence in UCLA¡¯s future, and I feel that 바카라사이트 time is right ¨C for me, for my family and for our campus.¡±

Prior to joining UCLA in 2007, Professor Block spent nearly three decades at 바카라사이트 University of Virginia, including five as vice-president.

UCLA said that his achievements included making 바카라사이트 institution 바카라사이트 most-applied-to four-year university in 바카라사이트 US and increasing student enrolment by 24 per cent. During his tenure annual research funding has increased by 88 per cent, to $1.7 billion (?1.3 billion), while fundraising has totalled $9.4 billion.

¡°For nearly two decades, Chancellor Block has helped UCLA grow into a powerhouse of excellence, opportunity and access. He has been a dear friend and a dedicated partner in tackling many of 바카라사이트 university¡¯s challenges,¡± said University of California system president Michael Drake.

¡°Chancellor Block¡¯s efforts to forge new community partnerships, enhance 바카라사이트 student experience and grow 바카라사이트 research enterprise will benefit UCLA and 바카라사이트 state of California for years to come.¡±

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