A UCLA employee died in Santa Monica June 12 after an unknown man attacked him the day before. Kris Anderson, a 57-year-old UCLA Extension employee, who worked at the school for about 35 years, sustained several blows and a stab wound to his face June 11, according to the coroner’s report. Read more...
Crime, News
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June 25, 1:20 pm
Police investigate Navy SEAL for death of UCLA employee
Campus, News
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June 21, 5:30 pm
Former UCLA scholar donates $11M for theoretical physics institute
A philanthropist and former UCLA postdoctoral scholar in theoretical physics donated $11 million Tuesday to the physics and astronomy department, according to a UCLA press release. Read more...
Campus, News, Science & Health
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June 20, 7:57 pm
UCLA to head research center in national manufacturing network
President Barack Obama announced Monday that UCLA will house a new manufacturing research center to increase manufacturing efficiency in the U.S. The UCLA center will be part of a national network of manufacturing institutes under the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, with locations in Texas, New York, Washington and North Carolina, according to a White House press release. Read more...
Westwood
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June 20, 3:57 pm
All About Keys to close door on Westwood after rent hike
Empty shelves once filled with colorful trinkets and Bruin-decorated accessories line the white walls of a Westwood key shop. Keys of all different sizes sit dormant on the opposite wall, waiting to be transported to their next owner. Read more...
Photo: All About Keys, a locksmith store that has been in Westwood for 27 years, closed due to increasing rent prices. (Mackenzie Posse/Assistant Photo Editor)
Campus, News, UC
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June 20, 12:22 am
Students from HBCUs conduct research through UCLA summer program
Students from historically black colleges and universities are gaining research experience through a University of California summer research program. The UC Office of the President launched the UC-Historically Black Colleges and Universities, which funds research projects that are open to undergraduate and master’s degree students from HBCUs, said Anne Dela Cruz, diversity, inclusion and admissions director of UCLA graduate division. Read more...
News, UC
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June 20, 12:04 am
Less state investment, higher enrollment contribute to UC tuition hike
Declining state investment in the University of California and increased enrollment have been sources of tuition increases over the past 30 years. Tuition increased from $6,000 in 2002, to $12,000 in 2012, according to a Public Policy Institute of California report. Read more...
News, Westwood
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June 19, 1:14 pm
Yamato closes after nine years of service in Westwood Village
Yamato, a Japanese restaurant, closed on June 11 after almost nine years in Westwood Village. The restaurant was located in the Janss Investment Company Building on the corner of Westwood Boulevard and Kinross Avenue. Read more...
Photo: The Janss Investment Company Building’s landlord is looking for a new restaurant to move into the space Yamato left vacant. (Daily Bruin file photo)