UCLA

UCLA's primary purpose as a public research university is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. To fulfill this mission, UCLA is committed to academic freedom in its fullest terms: It values open access to information, free and lively debate conducted with mutual respect for individuals, and freedom from intolerance. In all of its pursuits, it strives at once for excellence and diversity, recognizing that openness and inclusion produce true quality.