Tuesday, August 18

In the news:

UCLA’s acquisitions, expansions during Chancellor Gene Block’s tenure

Throughout his tenure, Chancellor Gene Block has expanded UCLA’s reach with numerous acquisitions that span beyond the hills of Westwood and into greater Los Angeles. Block, who was in office for 17 years, replaced former interim Chancellor Norman Abrams, who had held the position since 2006. Read more...

Photo: Throughout his 17 years as UCLA’s chancellor, Gene Block expanded the university’s reach into Los Angeles, providing new opportunities for the UCLA community. Block acquired new research facilities, student housing and medical centers, among other opportunities. (Ashley Heeseon Choi/Graphics editor) Photo credit: Ashley Heeseon Choi


Students reflect on Gene Block’s impact throughout his tenure as chancellor

As Chancellor Gene Block prepares to retire, his impact on students’ experiences remains mixed as they look toward the university’s future leadership. Block served as chancellor for 17 years after arriving from the University of Virginia in 2007. Read more...

Photo: Chancellor Gene Block is pictured. In August, Block announced he would step down from the role of chancellor July 31, 2024. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)


From class of 2020 to class of 2024, seniors reflect on graduation amid protest

When students had their high school graduations canceled in 2020, many hoped their senior year of college would go smoothly, culminating in the graduation they never had. Read more...

Photo: Students line up to receive their diplomas at a previous UCLA commencement. This year, multiple universities across the country canceled their graduations in response to campus protests. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Jewish students file lawsuit against UC Regents, UCLA admin for discrimination

Three Jewish UCLA students filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the UC Board of Regents and six members of the UCLA administration, alleging religious, racial and ethnic discrimination, among others. Read more...

Photo: Powell Library is pictured. Three students filed a lawsuit against UCLA with allegations of discrimination and lack of access to facilities. (Daily Bruin file photo)


John Wooden Center construction presents relocation issues for clubs, activities

This post was updated June 10 at 9:46 p.m. UCLA Recreation announced it will begin construction on the John Wooden Center starting in October. The changes will expand weight training facilities, reconfigure activity spaces and make cosmetic changes to the building’s facade, according to a campus-wide email from Director of UCLA Recreation Erinn McMahan. Read more...

Photo: The John Wooden Center is pictured. The UCLA administration announced seismic improvements on the center would be conducted in phases in an emailed statement. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Pierce College staff, alumnus discuss high transfer acceptance rate to UCLA

Forty-four percent of transfer student applicants from Los Angeles Pierce College were accepted to UCLA in 2023. Pierce College, located in Woodland Hills in the San Fernando Valley, is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District. Read more...

Photo: Royce Hall is pictured. 44% of transfer applicants from Pierce College were accepted to UCLA in 2023. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Orange County Superior Court orders halt to ongoing UAW strike

This post was updated June 11 at 2:35 p.m. An Orange County Superior Court granted a temporary restraining order Friday to the UC to halt the United Auto Workers Local 4811 strike.  The move comes after the UC filed a breach of contract lawsuit Tuesday, claiming UAW Local 4811 violated the no-strike clause set in a 2022 collective bargaining agreement between the two parties. Read more...

Photo: United Auto Workers Local 4811 picket in Dickson Plaza after voting to authorize a strike May 15. An Orange County Superior Court granted a temporary restraining order to the UC on Friday to halt the strike. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)