Iris Ramirez’s voice was thick with emotion as she looked at her mother, working at a sewing machine with her curly hair in a bun, on the projector screen. Read more...
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April 25, 12:13 am
California joins suit against Trump administration for cuts to educational grants
California has joined a lawsuit suing the Trump administration for cutting grants designed to combat a nationwide teacher shortage. Eight states sued the Trump administration for terminating $600 million worth of grants. Read more...
Photo: An empty lecture hall is pictured. California has joined a lawsuit suing the Trump administration for cutting grants designed to combat a nationwide teacher shortage. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 22, 11:52 pm
Former Bruins reflect on decisions, process of transferring out of UCLA
For some students who attend the No. 1 public university in the nation – and the most applied-to school in the United States – the reality does not always match the dream. Read more...
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April 22, 11:41 pm
UCLA admitted students’ weekend programs instructed to remove exclusive wording
Editor’s note: This post was updated May 2 at 5:26 p.m. to replace a photo of the Community Programs Office, which was unassociated with this event, with a photo of Bruin Day celebrations. Read more...
Photo: People walk on campus on Bruin Day, which caters to newly admitted students. Some of the university’s Diverse Admit Programs have recently been renamed in response to Trump administration policies. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
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April 21, 12:34 am
UCLA Bruin Marching Band builds community across majors, spreads school pride
Shortly before the UCLA football team enters the field, the UCLA Bruin Marching Band welcomes the crowd. Composed of more than 200 members, the Bruin Band performs at football games – both at home and away – with a smaller pep band at men’s and women’s basketball games and other Olympic sports games. Read more...
Photo: Members of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band perform at Pauley Pavilion. The marching band performs at UCLA Athletics games. (Jeannie Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 21, 12:30 am
‘It’s unpredictable’: International Bruins react with concern to visa revocations
International students shared fears of academic repercussions and uncertainty following the revocation of student visas by the Trump administration. The United States has revoked more than 1,500 visas across students and graduates from higher education institutions, according to Inside Higher Ed. Read more...
Photo: The stamp page of a passport is pictured. International students recently expressed concern about new Trump administration policies relating to immigration. (Jeannie Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 16, 9:11 pm
Bruin Day attendees share study ambitions at UCLA, sibling connections to school
This post was updated April 17 at 11:41 p.m. Avalon Dwight remembers the moment she opened her admission portal. “I open it up, and I see the word ‘congratulations,’” Dwight said. Read more...
Photo: Parents and accepted students walk on Bruin Walk during Bruin Day on Saturday. The annual event gives accepted students the opportunity to tour UCLA and learn about its programs. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)