Friday, April 10

In a sea of pre-meds, seniors in other health fields steer their own courses

Chloe Alviz had tried out multiple pre-health clubs during the start of her time at UCLA, but she struggled to find the right fit. When searching for career resources, the fourth-year human biology and society student found the panels she attended through various pre-health clubs rarely represented her intended career as a genetic counselor, a job in which practitioners provide information about how genetic conditions may affect a patient and their family. Read more...

Photo: (Ashley Ko/Daily Bruin Staff)


‘It still feels surreal’: Farrukh siblings prepare to graduate together

Umiemah Farrukh’s upcoming graduation will fulfill a dream not only for her, but for her two siblings, who will graduate alongside her. The Farrukh siblings – Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah – grew up in Vancouver, Canada. Read more...

Photo: A photo of Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah Farrukh, three siblings who will all be graduating from UCLA in the same year. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)



Speakers announced for 2023 UCLA commencement ceremonies

This post was updated June 13 at 5:53 p.m. Multiple politicians will deliver keynote addresses at UCLA commencement ceremonies next week, alongside artists, activists and other speakers. Read more...

Photo: A commencement ceremony is pictured. Speakers ranging from politicians to artists will join graduates to give commencement speeches. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Jim Davis to step down as vice provost of information technology

Jim Davis, the vice provost of information technology and the head of the Office of Advanced Research Computing, will step down June 30, leading to an organizational restructuring. Read more...

Photo: Royce Hall is pictured. Jim Davis, the current vice provost of information technology, will step down, spurring an organizational change in the department. (Kyle Kotanchek/Daily Bruin senior staff)