Friday, November 6

News Briefs

GSA candidate applications due Graduate Student Association applications are due Monday. All candidates should submit their applications to 316 Kerckhoff by 5 p.m. A photo and statement of intent may also be submitted. Read more...






Dishonesty may be larger problem than school knows

By Jany Kim Daily Bruin Contributor Despite UCLA’s reputation for academic excellence, the university has its share of problems when it comes to cheating. Hundreds of students are referred to the dean’s office for acts of misconduct, such as cheating and plagiarism, each year, according to Cary Porter, senior associate dean of students. Read more...


Professor passes away at age 85

  UCLA Victor Newcomer By Jennifer Vargas Daily Bruin Contributor Victor Newcomer, a professor at the School of Dermatology, died of congestive heart failure March 15 at the age of 85. Read more...