UCLA scientists receive honors for their work David Eisenberg and Peter Tontonoz , medical researchers at UCLA, won one of the nation’s highest honors when they were named scientific investigators for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Read more...

By Jennifer Hudson Daily Bruin Contributor The battle over United States trade policy with China has provoked questions on human rights, U.S. jobs and long-term economic goals among politicians and activists alike. Read more...

By Dharshani Dharmawardena Daily Bruin Contributor Hidden in the deepest alcove of the Charles E. Young Research Library, a room where few dare to venture, books such as “Adventures of a Pincushion” rest peacefully behind glass barriers, waiting for their princely readers to come. Read more...

By Todd Belie Daily Bruin Contributor With minds focused on the approaching November elections, the volatile stock market, and ever-changing race relations, educators, businessmen and analysts from around the nation are gathering at UCLA to answer one question that is facing the 21st century and beyond, “Who holds the power in society?” This question is being discussed as part of the two-day conference, “Power in America: The Big Issues” sponsored by the UCLA LeRoy Neiman Center for the Study of American Society and Culture. Read more...

By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff The membership of UCLA’s Student Association of Graduate Employees made their final move in a 17-year struggle for a union contract this week as they ratified the contract proposed by the UC and the union. Read more...

By Laura Rico Daily Bruin Contributor The experiences of Pilipino war veterans and Japanese Latin Americans during World War II were the topics of Wednesday night’s Community Justice forum held at the Kerckhoff Art Gallery. Read more...

Sue Johnson named new regents chair S. Sue Johnson, a regent who has served on the UC Board of Regents for almost 10 years was named the next chair of the board. Read more...