UCLA’s United Arab Society is hosting its third annual humanitarian event this week to raise awareness about the conditions in present-day Iraq. Titled “Give Change, Make Change, Change Life,” the three-day event will strive to raise money to help aid Iraqis struggling with poor post-war living conditions. Read more...

Receiving special mention in the Congressional Record is no small feat, but then again, Alfred R. Herrera makes no small moves when it comes to student access, equity and social justice. Read more...

The technological growth that characterized the 1990s has enabled colleges and universities to break the confines of the traditional university, and offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees via the World Wide Web. Read more...

A panel of eight archaeological experts gathered at the J. Paul Getty Museum Tuesday to propose solutions to the looting of cultural artifacts in Iraq. A four-step plan and other solutions were introduced during this event which included three UCLA professors. Read more...

College students are a force to be reckoned with, at least in regard to determining trends, according to experts in the field of market research. As more and more market research companies use UCLA students as predictors of the “next big thing,” student opinion on the new Jim Carrey movie or a pair of red-hot tennis shoes carries quite a lot of weight. Read more...

Researchers often joke about the rivalry between the public and private sectors in the sciences. Like competitive sports teams, they often rush to be the first to get valuable patents and inventions before others. Read more...

In a year that has been marked by transition and upheaval, one aspect of the UCLA athletic department is on solid footing. The university’s lucrative six-year, $18.95 million partnership with Adidas has been a tremendous boost for both sides ““ so much so that an extension could be in the works soon. Read more...