Wednesday, February 4


BruinBot to launch accessible AI academic advising designed by students

This post was updated Oct. 16 at 11:34 p.m. A UCLA student created a new tool powered by artificial intelligence that aims to make academic planning faster, simpler and personalized for students. Read more...

Photo: A MyUCLA class planner with STEM classes is pictured. BruinBot, which was developed through a UCLA Digital Technology program with OpenAI’s enterprise platform, helps students generate tailored class schedules by analyzing their degree requirements and preferences. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA loses No. 1 public university title in 2026 US News & World Report ranking

This post was updated Sept. 26 at 12:15 p.m. UCLA is no longer the nation’s No. 1 public university after eight years on top in the U.S. Read more...

Photo: A “No. 1 public university” banner on UCLA’s campus is pictured. UCLA is no longer the nation’s top public university after eight years on top, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


Science fair for suspended research aims to show impact of federal funding freeze

Hundreds of researchers, faculty and students attended a two-part science fair for suspended research projects Sept. 10 and 11. The UCLA Faculty Association and the UCLA Brain Research Institute led the first day of the fair at the northwest corner of Westwood Boulevard and Le Conte Avenue. Read more...

Photo: Attendees and United Auto Workers Local 4811 members view posters of suspended research in the Rolfe Hall courtyard. Nearly $600 million of UCLA’s federal research funding was frozen by the federal government in July. (Maggie Konecky/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Irene Ontiveros balances education and motherhood with support of faculty, family

In one year, Irene Ontiveros completed clinical rotations, turned in her final graduate school assignments and welcomed her daughter into the world. With her graduation from the Joe C. Read more...

Photo: Ontiveros pictured with her peers and mentors during her graduation at the Joe C. Wen School of Nursing. She cited this network as some of her “biggest cheerleaders” throughout this time. (Courtesy of Kristi Westphaln)



AI tools to sweep through UCLA STEM departments, expanding education through AIMS

AI learning tools will be introduced to undergraduate physics and math courses this fall. The Artificial Intelligence and Math Skills program, a two-year project aiming to decrease learning disparities in introductory STEM courses, will be implemented across physical and life science courses to improve student learning experiences, according to the UCLA Center for Education Innovation & Learning in the Sciences website. Read more...

Photo: The Math Sciences Building, which houses many undergraduate math, physics and other STEM classes, is pictured. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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