Friday, August 21

In the news:

English department’s digital media lab expands access to technological resources

This post was updated May 18 at 11:46 a.m. The UCLA English department celebrated the launch of a new digital media lab offering new resources for students and faculty Friday. Read more...

Photo: Members of the English department discuss their new media lab, located in Kaplan Hall, Room 211. The department celebrated the launch of a digital media lab offering new technological resources for students and faculty Friday. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin)




UC plans to cover full tuition, fees for in-state Native American students

The University of California will cover tuition and other student service fees for in-state undergraduate and graduate students from federally recognized Native American, American Indian and Alaska Native tribes starting fall 2022 for all current and incoming students. Read more...

Photo: “La Memoria de la Tierra: UCLA” by UCLA professor emeritus and artist Judith Baca (pictured) shows Native peoples’ impact on the land UCLA is located on. The University of California recently announced it will cover tuition costs and student fees for students from federally recognized tribes. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)



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)


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)