The University of California has its eyes set on expansion. In September, the UC Board of Regents introduced a plan to add 20,000 student seats across the system by 2030 – enough to fill a new campus. Read more...
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A Closer Look, News
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May 11, 3:21 pm
UC faculty, community activists discuss AAPI liberation movements at webinar
Asian American scholars and community leaders gathered to discuss the impact of incarceration and organization of movements for collective liberation Friday at a webinar co-sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Read more...
Photo: Asian American scholars and community leaders met Friday at a webinar co-sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. They discussed incarceration, community organizing and justice reform as a part of their efforts for collective liberation. (Courtesy of Shaanth Kodialam)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News
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May 10, 8:10 pm
Westside Regional Alliance of Councils holds forums for city council candidates
A group of West Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils held a series of candidate forums to discuss regional issues, such as homelessness, public safety and mental health. Read more...
Photo: Westside Regional Alliance of Councils includes 14 neighborhood councils in West Los Angeles, representing areas including UCLA and Westwood. WRAC holds forums for LA city government candidates and represents the voices of residents in West LA. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Academics, News, Science & Health
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May 10, 7:11 pm
Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship awarded to 2 UCLA students
Two UCLA students were named as this year’s recipients of a renowned scholarship in science, mathematics and engineering. Lauren Tan, a third-year chemistry student, and Thien Nguyen, a third-year molecular, cell and developmental biology transfer student, are UCLA’s recipients of the 2022 Goldwater Scholarship. Read more...
Photo: Thien Nguyen stands with members of her lab. Nguyen, a third-year molecular, cell and developmental biology student, was one of two UCLA winners of the Goldwater Scholarship this year. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin)
Higher Education, National, News
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May 10, 3:19 pm
Federal budget proposal would increase Pell Grant maximum, cut federal deficit
President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year will expand access to higher education with an increase in the Pell Grant, UCLA professors said. Read more...
Photo: Joe Biden speaks during the 2020 presidential election. Biden proposed increases to the Pell Grant in the most recent federal budget proposal. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)
Academics, News, Science & Health
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May 9, 5:31 pm
Researchers study efficacy of digital flashcards among college students
UCLA-affiliated researchers conducted the first-ever large-scale survey that investigated the use of digital flashcards among college students. According to the study published April 7, digital flashcards have become increasingly popular over the past two decades, with one of the most well-known digital flashcard platforms, Quizlet, hosting more than 50 million active users per month. Read more...
Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, News
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May 9, 3:44 pm
UCLA plans to open American Indian and Pacific Islander Living Learning Community
UCLA will offer students the opportunity to join a new Living Learning Community focused on the Native American and Pasifika student experience beginning in the fall. Read more...
Photo: Dykstra Hall, a student dormitory. Dykstra Hall will serve as the home of UCLA’s new American Indian and Pacific Islander Living Learning Community, which will welcome its first residents in the fall. (Daily Bruin file photo)