Dear Colleagues and Esteemed Alumni,

Graduate education at UCLA is a shared effort built on mentorship, scholarship, and the pursuit of excellence. I’m deeply grateful for the role you play in sustaining and strengthening this academic community.

To our faculty, you are at the heart of graduate education. As mentors, instructors, and research collaborators, you help students grow into scholars, professionals, and leaders. Your guidance not only advances knowledge, it transforms lives. The Division of Graduate Education is proud to partner with you by offering infrastructure, policy support, and programs that help students thrive from admission to degree completion.

To our alumni, your accomplishments reflect the lasting impact of a UCLA graduate education. Whether you mentor current students, give back through philanthropy, or collaborate with faculty and departments, your continued engagement helps shape the experience for those who follow. Your leadership reminds us that the reach of graduate education extends far beyond campus, into communities and industries across the globe.

Looking ahead, the Division is focused on advancing excellence, access, and opportunity. We’re investing in inclusive mentorship, student well-being, interdisciplinary research, and career development. These efforts are only possible because of your insight, partnership, and support.

Thank you for all you do. Together, we prepare the next generation of scholars and professionals and help shape the future of our shared world.

Brian Kite
Dean and Vice Provost of Graduate Education
UCLA Division of Graduate Education