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February 28, 11:53 pm

Astin Scholars Program raises over $100,000 to fund student research

Alumni, parents and students raised more than $100,000 over the past six months for an endowment that funds undergraduate student research in civic engagement. Students who want to conduct research that improves the community can apply to the Astin Scholars Program for their senior year, according to the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. Read more...

Photo: The Office of the Chancellor created the scholarship in 2008 to honor Helen Astin, a UCLA professor emerita and co-founder of the UCLA Center for the Study of Women. (Courtesy of Alexander Astin)

News, Science & Health

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February 28, 11:52 pm

UCLA scientists develop method to predict diseases by testing saliva

UCLA scientists found evidence that a single drop of saliva can diagnose and predict cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder and other health problems. Researchers use salivary diagnostics to detect biomarkers in saliva, such as RNA and proteins, that can identify health concerns. Read more...

Photo: Scientists at the UCLA School of Dentistry found evidence that a single drop of saliva can diagnose and predict cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder and other health problems. (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin)

News, Westwood

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February 26, 2:25 am

UCLA, Westwood community members address concerns about Geffen Academy

UCLA and Westwood community members voiced concerns about transportation and parking associated with the planned Geffen Academy at a public meeting Thursday. On Feb. 10, UCLA released a Draft Initial Study that concluded the upcoming school may increase traffic congestion in the area, but did not predict other environmental impacts. Read more...

Photo: UCLA community members expressed concern about transportation and parking around the planned Geffen Academy at a meeting Thursday. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Campus, News, Student Government

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February 26, 2:15 am

ASUCLA to build new walls around Ackerman Union prayer space

Associated Students UCLA will build walls around the nondenominational prayer space in Ackerman Union. Construction began last week and is expected to cost ASUCLA between $5,000 and $15,000, said Roy Champawat, director of the student union. Read more...

Photo: Associated Students UCLA plans to build walls around the nondenominational prayer space in Ackerman Union. (Marley Maron/Daily Bruin)


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