The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. Being the only woman in a platoon of men in the Afghan desert had its challenges. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s Veterans Day ceremony is an annual event held by the university to honor UCLA students, alumni, faculty and staff who have defended the nation through their military service.
TIJUANA, Mexico — Tucked in between the maquiladoras, or factories on the outskirts of Tijuana, many people live with preventable diseases and without medical insurance. The children of the Tribu de Jesus shelter on the fringes of Tijuana are among the those that lack basic health care. Read more...
Photo: UCLA students from two campus groups, BruinHope and Fellowship for International Service and Health, commonly known as FISH, provided basic medical services to children on the outskirts of Tijuana, Mexico.
The number of international students enrolled at UCLA rose by about 1,700 in the past year, according to a report released Monday by the Institute of International Education. Read more...
Sy Stokes almost dropped out of UCLA during his first year because he felt isolated and alone as a black student on campus. The third-year Afro-American studies student said he struggled to find groups with whom he shared common interests during his first quarter. Read more...
Photo: Black students posted a spoken word performance video on YouTube voicing concerns and frustrations about the small percentage of black students at UCLA.
UCLA’s international clothing line, which is sold as a fashion brand overseas, is being offered on campus for the first time. The UCLA Store began selling a part of UCLA Clothing International’s Autumn/Winter 2013 collection on Tuesday, marking the first time the items are available in the United States, said Cynthia Holmes, director of UCLA Trademarks and Licensing. Read more...
Only two University of California campuses, including UCLA, have designated staff and programs specifically for undocumented students, causing some in the undocumented community to worry. UC President Janet Napolitano recently promised to spend $5 million on resources for the approximately 900 undocumented students in the UC system. Read more...
A natural gas line break near Charles E. Young Research Library has caused facilities management crews to shut down the gas to the school and some North Campus restaurant facilities. Read more...
