To bring China closer to UCLA, the Confucius Institute opened on Aug. 16, offering services such as language training, academic exchanges, cultural events and professional development for people in the UCLA and greater Los Angeles communities. Read more...

When third-year communication studies student Raffi Sarkissian goes out to eat, he always checks for the restaurant's letter grade posted near the entrance. Read more...

Housing has a new head honcho. Peter Angelis, who has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years, took over as assistant vice chancellor of housing and hospitality on Sept. 1. Read more...

Gene Block The university’s 10th chancellor, Block took over on Aug. 1. He was formerly provost at the University of Virginia. He oversees the entire university, from the undergraduate, graduate and professional schools to the UCLA Medical Center. Read more...

Gabe Rose President of the Undergraduate Students Association Council, Rose was formerly president of the Bruin Democrats and founder of the Student Coalition for Marriage Equality. Read more...

The University of California Board of Regents voted today to increase fees for professional school students every year for the next three years. Read more...