Monday, April 20

UCLA explores options to increase in-state student enrollment

UCLA is considering significant measures to enroll more in-state students, such as expanding course offerings and opening a satellite campus. Chancellor Gene Block announced new university initiatives in the winter to fulfill the University of California’s goal of adding an additional 20,000 enrollment spots across its 10 campuses by 2030. Read more...

Photo: UCLA is considering measures to increase campus enrollment in accordance with a systemwide goal of adding 20,000 seats. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA supplies free menstrual products in restrooms regardless of gender

UCLA began providing free menstrual products at all campus restrooms April 4 ahead of a requirement by a new California law. In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring public schools and colleges to provide free menstrual products beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Read more...

Photo: A new box of menstrual products sits on the counter in a UCLA bathroom. The university recently began providing free menstrual products in more than 50% of bathrooms on campus. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


ASUCLA executive director Pouria Abbassi to receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Associated Students UCLA executive director Pouria Abbassi will receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in May for his contributions to underserved communities and several industries. Read more...

Photo: Associated Students UCLA executive director and CEO Pouria Abbassi poses for a portrait. Abbassi will receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in May. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin staff)


USAC recap – March 1

The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved two resolutions, calling on UCLA to support students impacted by the recent invasion of Ukraine and supporting the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the city’s community college district over accessibility. Read more...


UCLA lecturer’s lawsuit will go to trial following tentative ruling on motions

This post was updated April 17 at 10:23 p.m. A UCLA lecturer’s lawsuit against UCLA and University of California administrators will go to trial, according to a court ruling. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the UCLA Anderson School of Management. UCLA lecturer Gordon Klein’s lawsuit against the UC Regents and Dean Antonio Bernardo will go to trial next year. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA botanical garden invites speaker to discuss land history, native plants

This post was updated April 17 at 10:41 p.m. Bob Ramirez, president of the Gabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation, said the revitalization and preservation of the Gabrielino-Tongva Kuruvungna Village Springs site has brought communities together to become more educated about native history and the enviroment. Read more...

Photo: Plants growing in the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden’s planned Tongva garden are pictured. The botanical garden invited Bob Ramirez, president of the Gabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation, to lecture about the history and restoration of the Kuruvungna Village Springs site. (Courtesy of Cole Oost)


Climate Justice Forum 2022 attendees discuss climate activism strategies

Students and speakers emphasized the importance of inclusive climate activism at a forum on campus Tuesday evening. About 50 members of the UCLA community, including students and staff, gathered at the Climate Justice Forum 2022, hosted by the Environmentalists of Color Collective and UCLA’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative at the Fowler Museum. Read more...

Photo: Panelists (pictured) spoke about the importance of diverse approaches to climate advocacy at a forum Tuesday. The event was organized by the Environmentalists of Color Collective and UCLA’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)