Monday, April 27


Investigation clears UC Regent George Kieffer of sexual misconduct allegations

This post was updated June 10 at 10:05 a.m. An investigator hired by the University of California released a report clearing Regent George Kieffer of sexual misconduct allegations made against him. Read more...

Photo: An investigator hired by the University of California released a report clearing Regent George Kieffer of sexual misconduct allegations made against him by Rebecca Ora, a UC Santa Cruz graduate student. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Asian American students report acts of racism during COVID-19 pandemic

Ryan Neis and his friends were making their way through the crowd at a concert in February when someone told him not to come any closer because they did not want to catch the “Wuhan.” “Wuhan” refers to Wuhan, China, the city where the coronavirus pandemic is thought to have originated from. Read more...

Photo: Racism against Asians has become more prominent since COVID-19 surfaced according to a report, affecting the Asian community at UCLA. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo Editor)


UCLA appoints Anna Spain Bradley as next EDI vice chancellor

Anna Spain Bradley will replace Jerry Kang as the new UCLA vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion Sept. 1. Bradley will be responsible for maintaining an inclusive space for all UCLA personnel through means such as diversity initiatives, training and education, research, policy initiatives and more, said Emily Carter, the executive vice chancellor and provost, in an emailed statement to the campus Monday.  The search for a new EDI vice chancellor began after Jerry Kang announced his intent to step down from the role by June 30 in a statement released in September. Read more...

Photo: Anna Spain Bradley was appointed as the second person to hold the position of vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion at UCLA. (Courtesy of Anna Spain Bradley)


Majority of National Guard troops to leave LA as protests have become less violent

Most of the National Guard will depart from Los Angeles on Sunday evening, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement Sunday. “A small number of units” will remain nearby until Wednesday for emergency support if necessary, he said.  “I’m proud that our city has been peaceful this week — and that our residents are leading a powerful movement to make Los Angeles more just, equitable, and fair for Black Angelenos, communities of color, and all of our workers, youth, and families,” Garcetti said in the statement. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement that most National Guard troops will depart from LA on Sunday evening. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)