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June 7, 1:05 pm

Q&A: UCLA alumnus Ned Brower talks nursing, acting and realism in HBO’s “The Pitt”

A real-life nurse and UCLA alumnus is featured on the cast of HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt.” Ned Brower – a registered nurse and musician who plays nurse Jesse Van Horn on “The Pitt” – sat down with science and health editor Charlie Hamilton to discuss how his nursing education at UCLA shaped his acting and perspective on the show. Read more...

Photo: Ned Brower, a registered nurse and musician who plays nurse Jesse Van Horn on “The Pitt,” sits on a chair. Brower sat down with science and health editor Charlie Hamilton to discuss how his time at UCLA shaped his performance and perspective on the HBO medical drama. (Courtesy of Vincent Perini)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, News

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June 7, 12:42 pm

Informal Cantonese classes preserve culture, promote connection

As campus wound down for the weekend this spring, one classroom buzzed with eager students, cultural connection and Cantonese conversation. Cheer Wu, a doctoral student in Chinese linguistics, began teaching an informal Cantonese course every Friday after meeting Cantonese speakers as a teaching assistant in the Chinese department. Read more...

Photo: Cheer Wu helps students through Cantonese exercises. Wu began teaching a weekly informal Cantonese class this quarter. (Yejee Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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June 7, 9:54 am

Foos in Medicine inspires first-generation Latino students pursuing healthcare

Alexis Alemán and Irvin Garcia did not expect to amass more than 350,000 followers when they started the Instagram account @foosinmedicine. But now students have told Alemán, who will graduate this spring with a master’s in social science, and Garcia, who graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine, that they pursued professional degrees because of the account. Read more...

Photo: (Britany Andres/Daily Bruin staff)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, News

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June 6, 10:39 pm

Undergraduate Writing Center receives $6 million donation from alumnus

The Undergraduate Writing Center received a $6 million donation from alumnus Kwame J. Granderson on May 19, allowing the center to continue its operations for years to come. Read more...

Photo: The Kwame J. Granderson Undergraduate Writing Center is pictured. The $6 million donation will allow the center to offer assistance in Spanish and expand hours to meet student demand. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin staff)

A Closer Look, Athletics News, News, Science & Health

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June 6, 5:08 pm

Meet the mental coach behind the success of many UCLA student-athletes

This post was updated June 9 at 9:10 p.m. Education and information studies lecturer Julie Pelikhova has taught student-athletes and coaches to prioritize their mental health for six years. Read more...

Photo: Julie Pelikhova is featured holding a copy of her book “Mindset Champion: Winning the Inner Game for Student Athletes” in Pauley Pavilion, which she co-authored with Misty Buck. Her book emphasizes how important it is for student athletes to train their minds alongside their bodies. (Courtesy of Julie Pelikhova)


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