Friday, June 26

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Higher Education, News, UC

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June 7, 3:28 pm

Students, faculty react to UC President James Milliken’s 1st 10 months in office

UC President James Milliken took the helm of the University 10 months ago, immediately after the federal government froze $584 million of UCLA’s research grants. Since then, the UC has been sued by the Department of Justice three times, seen a proposed increase in state funding and reached contracts with four of its unions. Read more...

Photo: UC President James Milliken sits at a UC Board of Regents meeting. Milliken assumed his position as president of the University 10 months ago, after the federal government froze $584 million of UCLA’s research grants. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Campus, News, Student Government

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June 7, 1:44 pm

Q&A: GSA president discusses support for graduate students, plans for 2026-27

Naomi Hammonds, the president of the Graduate Students Association, called for more support for graduate students following a year of research funding cuts, basic needs delays and housing changes in a conversation with campus politics editor Nicholas Mouchawar. Read more...

Photo: Naomi Hammonds, a graduate student in public health, stands on stage alongside UCLA administrators. Hammonds also served as the GSA president during the 2025-26 academic year. (Courtesy of David Esquivel)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health

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June 7, 1:05 pm

Q&A: UCLA alumnus Ned Brower talks nursing, acting and realism in HBO’s “The Pitt”

A real-life nurse and UCLA alumnus is featured on the cast of HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt.” Ned Brower – a registered nurse and musician who plays nurse Jesse Van Horn on “The Pitt” – sat down with science and health editor Charlie Hamilton to discuss how his nursing education at UCLA shaped his acting and perspective on the show. Read more...

Photo: Ned Brower, a registered nurse and musician who plays nurse Jesse Van Horn on “The Pitt,” sits on a chair. Brower sat down with science and health editor Charlie Hamilton to discuss how his time at UCLA shaped his performance and perspective on the HBO medical drama. (Courtesy of Vincent Perini)

Campus, News, Transportation, Westwood

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June 7, 12:54 pm

Students, faculty frustrated with high parking costs, limited permit access

Second-year English student Scout Knight is one of many students who bring their car to campus during the school year. However, Knight said she has not been able to secure a parking permit for the past two years and pays parking fees out of pocket multiple days a week. Read more...

Photo: A car parks in two-hour parking on the street. Students and faculty have reported difficulty obtaining permits to park on campus. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin staff)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, News

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June 7, 12:42 pm

Informal Cantonese classes preserve culture, promote connection

As campus wound down for the weekend this spring, one classroom buzzed with eager students, cultural connection and Cantonese conversation. Cheer Wu, a doctoral student in Chinese linguistics, began teaching an informal Cantonese course every Friday after meeting Cantonese speakers as a teaching assistant in the Chinese department. Read more...

Photo: Cheer Wu helps students through Cantonese exercises. Wu began teaching a weekly informal Cantonese class this quarter. (Yejee Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)

California, Higher Education, News, UC

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June 7, 12:40 pm

Progress toward full repatriation of Indigenous items differs across UC

Progress toward full repatriation of Native American cultural items, as required by state law, varies greatly across the UC system. UCLA has repatriated 58,482 items – about 92% of the 63,897 in its possession – as of February 2026, according to the UC’s website. Read more...

Photo: Campbell Hall is pictured. Progress toward the repatriation of Native American cultural items, which is required by law, varies across the University. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin staff)

Higher Education, National, News

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June 7, 10:15 am

Federal loan caps could price students out of professional schools

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will limit certain federal student loans, deterring some students from attending professional schools. The bill will limit borrowing for professional schools – including law and medical degree programs – to $50,000 each year and $200,000 in total starting July 1, according to the UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships website. Read more...

Photo: The Financial Aid and Scholarships office is pictured. President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will restrict certain federal student loans beginning in July. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


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