Tuesday, April 21

UCLA report explores the UC’s growing reliance on adjunct faculty

The University of California is increasingly employing adjunct faculty as the state shifts away from prioritizing higher education, according to a UCLA-led report from February. The UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy published the report titled “The Transformation of Academic Labor: Past as Prologue at the UC” as the first part of a larger three-part series from the LCHP designed to critically and constructively envision a path to build a more just UCLA community. Read more...

Photo: (Katie Frei/Daily Bruin)



UCLA researchers seek to inspire love for chemistry with educational website

This post was updated March 9 at 11:35 p.m. UCLA researchers created a Valentine’s Day-themed website to help students learn chemistry. Launched Feb. 14, ChemMatch aims to make learning a wide range of chemistry concepts easier and more enjoyable for anyone, said Neil Garg, a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry who initiated the project. Read more...

Photo: The faculty and students behind ChemMatch view the website on a phone. The website, launched on Valentine’s Day, intends to educate people of all ages about chemistry in an entertaining way. (Chelsea Rose Westman/Daily Bruin staff)


Daily Bruin receives 20 awards from California College Media Association

The Daily Bruin won 20 journalism awards from the California College Media Association on Saturday.  The Bruin received first place in eight categories, including best newspaper website, best photo series, best multimedia package and best interactive graphic. Read more...

Photo: The Daily Bruin won 20 journalism awards in categories such as best newspaper website from the California College Media Association. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)


Students voice frustration with UC over lack of hybrid learning options

University of California students criticized the UC’s decision to continue in-person classes without hybrid options and expressed frustration with difficulties obtaining accommodations for disabilities. Starting Jan. Read more...

Photo: A laptop sits with Zoom open on Bruin Walk as students walk past. Multiple students across University of California campuses have experienced issues with the return to in-person instruction this quarter. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)


UCLA community members discuss final draft of sustainability plan

UCLA released the final draft of its sustainability plan in December, following a decade of proposals for climate initiatives. The plan outlines the university’s goals to reduce its environmental footprint, including designing new buildings to outperform current energy efficiency standards and implementing automated systems to reduce energy use. Read more...

Photo: An overflowing recycling bin stands on Janss Steps. Community members discussed UCLA’s sustainability plan and its potential impact on future environmental initiatives. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)